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- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhy patience?
A Christian Science perspective: What value can be found in patience?
The Monitor's ViewFor a world in gloom, a new torchbearerAt a gathering of hand-wringing world leaders in Switzerland, Canada’s new prime minister was all palms up, offering advice on how openness and fearlessness can help solve global challenges.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe good report
A Christian Science perspective: The news of good reported in 2015 promotes further progress.
The Monitor's ViewRepelling terrorist attacks on youthA Taliban attack on a Pakistani university adds to the list of jihadi strikes on young Muslims. Youth in the Islamic world need more support, and can be enlisted to counter terrorist groups – rather than being recruited by them.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe Cologne attacks and preserving the integrity of men and women
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual response to destructive behavior.
The Monitor's ViewNuclear deal hangs on Iran’s unfinished revolutionIran’s ability to abide by the nuclear deal, as well as its economic recovery, depends on a preelection debate over the secular authority of its reigning cleric, the supreme leader.
The Monitor's ViewTaiwan’s new woman leader: Why it’s about finding the next ‘cool’ inventionThe island nation needs to tap key qualities of women and youth – creativity and collaboration – to bring innovation to its economy and reduce a dependency on China. Tsai Ing-wen’s victory is an attractive opportunity for that cultural change.
America's immigration labEach wave of immigration has reshaped the United States. Each wave has also worried those who arrived earlier.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWelcoming our neighbors
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Monitor Weekly’s cover story on making immigration work.
Readers RespondReaders write: drones aren't the answer; Congress influences voters; better political discourseLetters to the editor for the Jan. 18, 2016 weekly magazine.
Global NewsstandOrder from Middle East chaos; Iran and regional instability; a weakening Europe; Russia's economic woes; England's preventable floodingA roundup of global commentary for the Jan. 18, 2015, weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour true self is never lost
A Christian Science perspective: Understanding the truth of who we are.
The Monitor's ViewSeeing mega-cities in a fresh lightWith most of humanity now living in urban areas, architecture’s most important award, the Pritzker Prize, has gone to a Chilean whose housing designs reflect the view of the urban poor: that cities are islands of promise and opportunity, not problems to be fixed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo one is outside God’s guidance
A Christian Science perspective: Even in difficult situations, no one is beyond divine help.
The Monitor's ViewPowerball lottery jackpot: It's not a winning ticket for statesThe Powerball lottery jackpot hit a record high, only revealing how much states are addicted to gambling revenues while ignoring the effects of gambling on the poor.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat truly motivates us?
A Christian Science perspective: Find the energy and inspiration to put off procrastination and laziness.
The Monitor's ViewA big rethink in how to aid people beset by crisisThe world’s first humanitarian-aid summit this May should look beyond raising more money for those most in need because of disaster or war, despite near-record levels. A new view of local actors in a crisis is needed.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur real work can’t be drudgery
A Christian Science perspective: There is meaningful work for all of us, in glorifying God.
The Monitor's ViewThe next step in Europe’s refugee crisisA mass sexual assault on women in Germany, allegedly by asylum seekers, has soured the welcome mood for refugees in Europe. Yet the best response is to more closely support migrants with rapid integration.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDo the right thing
A Christian Science perspective: What's stopping you from doing what's right?
