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The Monitor's ViewObama’s visits to Hiroshima and VietnamThe history that hangs over the US president’s visits must be transformed into a moral sense and a forward-looking purpose.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming age limitations
A Christian Science perspective: Ideas on how we perceive age.
The Monitor's ViewObama’s best legacy on raceIn what may be his parting speech as president on race relations, President Obama focused on a theme common in his previous talks: the need to acknowledge racial progress already made in America.
Adaptation and bouncing forwardMillions of people face adversity, trials, and setbacks. Rather than haunting them, however, traumas often empower them.
The Monitor's ViewLondon’s bridge to European MuslimsThe election of a Muslim as London’s mayor, along with other examples of respect for religious differences, helps counter an anti-Islam narrative in Europe.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDependable Mother Love
A Christian Science perspective: Praying for child refugees.
Global NewsstandPanama Papers provide insight into Russian government; Egyptians should welcome suggestions from foreign residents; How Singapore could be affected by Islamic State; High property costs in Auckland; Addressing crime in JamaicaA roundup of global commentary for the May 9, 2016 weekly magazine.
Readers RespondReaders write: Bernie Sanders, tax reform, cursive writingLetters to the editor for the May 9, 2016 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDivine Love’s unfailing care
A Christian Science perspective: In celebration of National Nurses Day.
The Monitor's ViewWhy US must help kids be free of vapingThe new FDA regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors is only a step toward raising a generation free of nicotine addiction.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Shout it aloud, do not hold back’!
A Christian Science perspective: Honoring the 65th annual National Day of Prayer in the United States.
The Monitor's ViewThe unconventional 2016 presidential raceDespite all its hand-wringing surprises, the contest has shown how democracy breeds innovation in ideas and people.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe mothering quality of peacemaking
A Christian Science perspective: What can an understanding of God as our Mother bring to our observance of Mother’s Day?
The Monitor's ViewA model to stem mass migration?In just a few weeks, an EU-Turkey pact has led to a big decline in the flow of migrants into Greece. Its mix of compassion and legality could be a model for similar agreements.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRedirection that heals and blesses
A Christian Science perspective: Redirect thought away from fear toward answers.
The Monitor's ViewWhy prayer appeals to AmericansIn time for National Prayer Day, a study finds not only widespread reliance on prayer for healing but also the main predictor of prayer. (Hint: It has something to do with God’s love.)
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA mother’s prayer for refugees
A Christian Science perspective: Universal Love guides us to know what to do and how to proceed.
The Monitor's ViewThe real war against Islamic StateThe political turmoil in Iraq’s government reflects the struggle to counter Islamic State’s notion of clerical rule with democratic ideals of equality between all individuals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChoosing the right candidate
A Christian Science perspective: On discerning the character of presidential candidates.
The Monitor's ViewIdentity and the new ‘global citizen’As more people identify as ‘global citizens,’ the term needs an anchor in individual identity.
