All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEating disorder overcome
A Christian Science perspective: How poor body image was replaced with health and spiritual self-worth.
- The Monitor's ViewVigilance that prevents domestic terrorism
The Chattanooga shootings, coming soon after the Charleston killings, call for better ways to reach troubled young men tempted by extreme views.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer and loving your neighbor as yourself
A Christian Science perspective: A commandment that speaks of mercy.
- The Monitor's ViewAfter Iran, is North Korea next?
Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran is based on faith in Iran changing in 10 to 15 years and becoming less threatening. His approach should now be tested with North Korea.
- The Monitor's ViewTaiwan's model of women leaders
Asia’s next step in its progress toward democracy will be a presidential election in Taiwan in which one of two women candidates will be elected in her own right.
- Finding a shared humanity
Travel with refugees on the underground railroad from Syria to Germany. You'll feel their courage, resourcefulness, and humanity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur innate dignity
A Christian Science perspective: Strength and respect for refugees.
- Global NewsstandLGBT rights in China, hydro-diplomacy for Pakistan, EU-Greece relations, Russian security priorities, Afghan refugees
A round-up of global commentary for the July 20, 2015 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHumility – the demand and the blessings
A Christian Science perspective.
- The Monitor's ViewAn Uber challenge in presidential race
The election contest has already begun to grapple with the new economy of the ‘worker-entrepreneur.’ Each party may need to shed old notions about the source of wealth.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBetter parenting
A Christian Science perspective: Role models for children and adults.
- The Monitor's ViewWhy more countries woo foreign investors
When Mexico sells oil plots to foreign investors or China creates special zones of freedom for foreign firms, they do so for more than material gain.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLoving support
A Christian Science perspective: Enriching a mother’s love for her child.
- The Monitor's ViewDeeper opportunities in Iran nuclear pact
The nuclear deal with Iran must withstand many tests to achieve its aim. Yet also worth testing is whether it will lessen conflicts within the Muslim world, especially over the use of violence in the name of Islam.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove, the primary ingredient of healing
A Christian Science perspective: What Love is and does.
- The Monitor's ViewEurope’s silver lining in the Greek deal
The Greek crisis taught the European Union that a single currency needs greater political union. The reform plan for Greece includes a way to track its financial obligations to the eurozone.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA spiritual priority and its long-term blessings
A Christian Science perspective: Putting God first leads to tangible needs being met.
- The Monitor's ViewWhen government shares data about itself
Hacks of data held by governments about citizens are troubling. But governments providing information online about how they work and spend tax dollars is a good thing.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFeeling Love’s embrace
A Christian Science perspective: Overcoming grief of loved ones lost.