All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLet God lead the way
A Christian Science perspective: When lost, one writer finds her way in prayer.
The Monitor's ViewThe cool breezes on Asia’s hot spotsThe latest India-Pakistan violence, along with tensions over aggressive moves by North Korea and China, might not escalate in the face of global trends that have set common values and norms of behavior.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘I’ and ‘we’ of spiritual identity
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual response to the questions of ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who are we?’
Europe's great rethinkingWhichever direction Europe now takes, a crucial achievement should not be overlooked: It is making its choice without war or repression.
Global NewsstandFerry danger, learning from Israel, river reform, trial footage, election apathyA roundup of global commentary for the Oct. 3, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Word evolution, religion and businessLetters to the editor for the Oct. 3, 2016 weekly magazine.
The Monitor's ViewWhy some cities thrive as economic enginesIf the US election is about raising and broadening economic growth, then candidates must look at why certain cities thrive as innovators – and then help other cities do the same. One key: civic trust.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for vulnerable children
A Christian Science perspective: How can prayer inspire care for those in need?
The Monitor's ViewGambling’s hypeAs the global gambling market grows to a predicted $1 trillion market, many operators are pushing ads with false promises of easy riches. Such deceit shows why governments must encourage living by talent, education, and hard work, not a belief in luck.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMoving beyond the limitation of taking sides
A Christian Science perspective: What it takes to move beyond a limited point of view that chooses sides.
The Monitor's ViewPeres’s legacy of an expectant faith in peaceHe was Israel’s driver of the Oslo Accords with the Palestinians, which offered a model for Colombia’s peace process. Can Colombia’s peace pact now be a model for Israel?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod's angels are with us
A Christian Science perspective: Searching and praying for guidance in the middle of danger.
The Monitor's ViewAddressing fears of would-be migrantsBoth the US and the EU are trying a new approach to mass migration: reducing the fear or desperation of people tempted to flee their country. For the US, the tactic may be working in Central America.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding peace at election time
A Christian Science perspective: How can we pray about elections?
The Monitor's ViewWho can inspire civility in the presidential campaign?As the Trump and Clinton campaigns heat up the rhetoric, those who have already occupied the White House set a higher tone by their mutual respect toward each other. Perhaps the current candidates can learn now what they may learn later.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveReal reform now!
A Christian Science perspective: On the power of the Christ to transform and redeem lives.
The Monitor's ViewJordan’s small light in a dark MideastEven as the region becomes more violent and despotic, an election in Jordan reveals progress for women and a shift by the Muslim Brotherhood toward inclusivity and secular rule.
A determination to improveGang activity remains one of few areas of crime that have not fallen in recent decades. But progress is being made -- step-by-step, life-by-life.
Global NewsstandMyanmar’s astute foreign policy, the challenge of Egyptian democracy, resurgence of the far-right, war in Niger Delta would serve nobody, Guyana’s oil bonanzaA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondInspiring trash pickup, summer camp activitiesLetters to the editor for the Sept. 26, 2016 weekly magazine.
