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- A Christian Science PerspectiveBreaking repetitive patterns of evil through prayer
A Christian Science perspective: On overcoming sexual abuse.
The Monitor's ViewEurope’s best hope to curb migrants from AfricaAs more Africans take to the sea to reach Europe, the EU ramps up aid to improve governance and prosperity in key African nations. The EU is simply trying to speed up the progress Africa is already making.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat does it mean to ‘fear the Lord’?
A Christian Science perspective: An explanation of the relationship between ‘fear’ and ‘worship.’
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan shines a light on a dark pastA new president starts a truth and reconciliation commission about the island’s past repression with the hope of improving democracy and ties with China.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNeighborhood watch
A Christian Science perspective: Healing ideas on what it means to love our neighbor.
The Monitor's ViewWho should prevent violent extremism?More world leaders, weary of military efforts against terrorism, turn to preventing violent extremism. They’re seeking help from private groups and everyday folk in thwarting radicalization of young people.
A 'nation' with pride and purposeWith both resettlement and repatriation unlikely, the world's displaced people constitute the biggest refugee crisis in 70 years.
Global NewsstandParty to watch in Turkey?; Much to learn from Rwanda; Smart Cities competition will benefit urban areas; Distrust toward customers has big consequences; Russia must act to maintain status as shipping powerA roundup of global commentary for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: How to handle housing crisisLetters to the editor for the May 30, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHonoring selflessness
A Christian Science perspective: In observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
The Monitor's ViewA year after Charleston shooting, an ongoing need of forgivenessProsecutors seek the death penalty for Dylann Roof, even though many families of the victims forgave him – with President Obama praising their amazing grace.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSafe in the kingdom of God
A Christian Science perspective: Prayer that acknowledges our place in God’s kingdom brings comfort and protection.
The Monitor's ViewAn opening for peace in Afghanistan?After a US drone killed the Taliban leader, a new leader emerges whose background suggests he might not oppose peace talks with the Afghan government. All countries involved in possible negotiations must pursue this possibility – especially Pakistan.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for missing children
A Christian Science perspective: Honoring National Missing Children’s Day with our prayers.
The Monitor's ViewAn Islamist party finds a path between extremesThe largest party in Tunisia’s parliament, Ennahda, declares that it is now a civil party, leaving its Islamic work behind as democracy takes hold under a new Constitution.
Trusting the power of the peoplePolitical parties are seldom beloved, but they keep the fires of politics burning when the people are busy with their lives.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHumility and the source of our ability
A Christian Science perspective: On overcoming writer’s block and stagnation in our work.
The Monitor's ViewWhen officials try to recover from liesGovernment officials, after being caught in fraud, can also move to prevent such ethical lapses. Here are a few recent examples, from the US to China.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEliminate anger
A Christian Science perspective: On handling anger and frustration.
The Monitor's ViewThe impressive rise in global teamworkWhen it comes to working together to solve global issues, humanity has lately shown big improvements. Progress in international cooperation can beget progress.
