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- The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa’s calming political centerAn election ends one-party rule and leads to a new era of forging unity that is obtained by humility and respect.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveInfinite supply and peace of MindAs we recognize that God gives to all abundantly, we experience that provision more tangibly in our lives.
- A front-row seat to historyReporting on the war in Ukraine can be grim and dangerous work. For this Monitor conflict reporter, the job is both a responsibility and a privilege.
- The Monitor's ViewGraceful honesty for the beautiful gameThis year’s European soccer tournament comes with new rules to help ensure truth will prevail over lies.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Our Father’As our divine Parent, God is not far off and absent, but ever present with us, and we are able to feel and experience His comforting love.
- The Monitor's ViewA diverse roster of female leadersAs more women lead countries, attitudes shift on what qualities they bring to governing.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThis is God’s dayAn understanding that God’s spiritual goodness is infinite can empower us to see and feel this goodness in our own lives and beyond.
- The Monitor's ViewPlaying to a child's innocenceBringing joy to children in Gaza is a good example of why the UN designated the first International Day of Play this year.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA path to civilityWe’re all inherently capable of letting divine Love, rather than self-righteousness or resentment, lead the way in our interactions – which fosters harmony.
- The Monitor's ViewClimate progress the honest wayThe buying of carbon credits to offset a company’s emissions is getting a whole lot more transparent to prevent greenwashing.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Buscaba la verdad’Una mujer comparte el camino que la llevó a la Ciencia Cristiana en un momento en que se sentía completamente abrumada, y la inspiración que le trajo paz, alegría y curación que cambiaron su vida.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveI was searching for the truthA woman shares the path that led her to Christian Science at a time when she felt utterly overwhelmed – and the inspiration that brought life-changing peace, joy, and healing.
- The Monitor's ViewEurope’s election: The art of listeningWhile the right made gains in the European Parliament, both sides showed a willingness to listen to disillusioned voters.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe heart of humilityWhen we’re willing to let go of a personal sense of ego and instead look to God for a spiritual perspective of our identity and abilities, healing and freedom naturally follow.
- Do you believe in science?The question has become something of a litmus test for partisanship. But one notable group shies away from the question entirely: scientists.
- Bringing Rebuilding Trust to a closeToday, The Christian Science Monitor ends its four-month-long Rebuilding Trust project. Along the way, we explored why trust is essential to progress.
- The Monitor's ViewA prize for repairing riven societiesThis year’s Templeton Prize, given to South Africa’s Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela, speaks to places of conflict about the journey of forgiveness in healing generations of hate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Mother Love that healsBecoming more aware of our love-filled unity with God brings healing.
- The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s push on border integrityTo win the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tries to revive a global norm on the sovereignty of national boundaries.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChrist Jesus the mediatorAs we hold to the truth that God’s message of love reaches everyone, inharmony dissolves and unity shines forth.