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- A Christian Science PerspectiveHave you verified your identity?Becoming aware of what we are as the spiritual offspring of God opens the door to greater harmony in our relationships.
- The Monitor's ViewThe cultural kinship of JD and KamalaBoth candidates for U.S. vice president represent aggrieved groups whose overlapping concerns may point to a source of political unity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour influence for goodWhen we open our hearts to Christ, Truth, we’re empowered to contribute to the world around us in ways that help and heal.
- America’s political crisis and the war in Gaza are more intertwined than you might thinkThe Donald Trump assassination attempt shows how U.S. polarization is moving toward dehumanization. The war in Gaza shows where that leads.
- The Monitor's ViewWhen schools tap a love of esportsTo reduce high absenteeism, many middle schools set up clubs for gamers, helping them to find belonging built on a shared passion that’s also a new avenue for learning.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe power of stillnessEach of us is inherently able to know and feel the healing peace of Christ.
- The Monitor's ViewPolitical violence is its own worst enemyThe Trump rally shooting may suggest such attacks are on the rise. Yet the evidence points to a countervailing trend in civility.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJust good deeds or genuine love?Recognizing that we are all children of God, good, is a strong starting point for restoring broken relationships.
- Music that bridges generationsAmerican folk music is a kind of oral storytelling that dates back long before even the printing press. It is a vehicle to transmit culture from one generation to the next.
- The Monitor's ViewSeeding thought with wonder and hopeA global focus on ecological restoration is taking form in projects and private actions lifting humanity’s view of unfettered good.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s positioning systemListening to the peace-filled messages that God is always giving us brings progress to our lives.
- The Monitor's ViewThe strength of Haiti’s revivalNew leaders recognize that rebuilding the fragile Caribbean state starts with renewing trust within communities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnder God’s lawKnowing that God’s children can never leave His loving care, we find healing when things seem to have gone wrong.
- The Monitor's ViewWho really keeps the Olympics clean?With increased scandals over doping in sports, more athletes speak out about the integrity they rely on to compete fairly.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFace down what’s falseHolding to the spiritual reality of God’s goodness and supremacy enables us to overcome difficulties, as a man experienced after injuring his leg playing basketball.
- The Monitor's ViewNATO’s plans for war – and peaceThe alliance’s 75th anniversary is an opportunity for NATO to see security in broader terms than weapons.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYou are God’s masterpieceAs we look to God, divine Spirit, for an understanding of what we truly are, our innate goodness, freedom, and abilities come to light.
- The Monitor's ViewLiberation the Iranian wayA presidential election shows how voters find ways to seek freedom from Iran’s oppressive theocracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA world driven by good valuesRecognizing that we are all capable of living up to our God-given goodness and integrity equips us to see and experience that goodness more consistently.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom is oursWith God at our side, we have the right and ability to assert independence from any trouble.