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- A Christian Science PerspectiveProtection we can count on
A Christian Science perspective: A consciousness of spiritual reality can bring a tangible sense of safety.
The Monitor's ViewCompany transparency on climate changeA global body will soon come up with a standard for how companies can reveal the risks of climate change on their business. For now, such ‘sustainability’ accounting rules should remain voluntary.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe good we cannot lose
A Christian Science perspective: Is goodness something that can be lost?
The Monitor's ViewJapan turns silver into goldFaced with being the world’s most rapidly aging society, Japan has decided to see the demographic challenge as a ‘bonus’ rather than an ‘onus,’ forcing it to be more innovative and to view old folks in a new light.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming self-righteousness through love
A Christian Science perspective: On humility that brings healing.
The Monitor's ViewCan honesty be rewarded at banks?One overlooked lesson from the Wells Fargo bank scandal needs more attention: Banks must hire, train, and encourage workers with high moral reasoning. In Wells Fargo, such workers were the real heroes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMaking a difference toward peace
A Christian Science perspective: A desire to know and do what is right leads to paths of peace.
The Monitor's ViewNew York terrorist attacks: 'Ground Zeal' againIn light of the Sept. 17 terrorist bombings in New York and New Jersey, as well as the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we are republishing this 2002 Monitor editorial on the “forward step” needed after such attacks.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for honest government
A Christian Science perspective: On uncovering injustice and seeing a way forward.
A time to acknowledge our onenessEven in the hypercompetitive, win-at-all-costs world of congressional politics, there's a safe space where members of both parties can unite.
The Monitor's ViewThe Outward Bound way to prevent police shootingsLong-time police reformer Bill Bratton called for empathy between Black Lives Matter and police advocates. In Baltimore, police and city youth are being taught just that – in trees.
Global NewsstandNGOs rescuing migrants in Mediterranean, upholding rule of law, unity nurtured after coup now under threat, foreigners’ role in peace debate, improving relations with China over THAADA roundup of global commentary for the Sept. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondEffects of overseas production, newest national parks coverageLetters to the editor for the Sept. 19, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeyond the mist
A Christian Science perspective: Looking beyond a foggy view of our fellow man.
The Monitor's ViewWhen foreign leaders praise US bipartisanshipMyanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi is the latest foreign leader to thank both Democrats and Republicans for their long support. Such gratitude from abroad can help remind Americans of the value of bipartisanship in foreign policy – and perhaps on domestic issues, too.
- A Christian Science Perspective'Judge not'
A Christian Science perspective: Jesus’ admonition to his followers to stop judging brings healing.
The Monitor's ViewSyrian truce’s first goal: aiding civiliansA fragile truce in a brutal war was driven in large part by humanitarian concerns. That aim must remain, amid other motives, to help heal a broken Syria.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInnocence and the armor of Love
A Christian Science perspective: Healing prayers about defending innocence.
The Monitor's ViewIncome up. Inequality down. But what of rural folk?Median income in the US rose at its fastest rate last year while inequality shrank. Yet incomes outside metro areas fell. Rural Americans must be included in the ‘communities of thinkers’ that are the nation’s cities
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat do we hunger for?
A Christian Science perspective: On the source of true and lasting satisfaction.
