All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUpholding law and order in our society
A Christian Science perspective: A prayerful response on honest policing.
- Global NewsstandDeal needed in Greece, nonviolent strategy for Palestinians, foreign investors in Africa, security for Egypt, Turkish elections
A round-up of global commentary for the June 29, 2015 weekly magazine
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYielding to the one Ego
A Christian Science perspective: A response to one reporter’s admission of misstatements.
- The Monitor's ViewThe court's choice words in 'Obamacare' ruling
A theme runs through Chief Justice Roberts's rulings upholding aspects of the Affordable Care Act. In the latest one on federal insurance exchanges, he again emphasizes freedom and choice.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for the missing
A Christian Science perspective: A view of Father-Mother God that brings healing.
- The Monitor's ViewPatience as a corporate virtue
To encourage long-term thinking in banks, Britain imposes a possible delay in executive bonuses. Other steps can help reduce ‘short-termism’ in corporations.
- Global NewsstandUS-centered Internet, Canada's strategy against IS, Ethiopian migrants, EU secrecy, US and the South China Sea
A round-up of global commentary for the June 22, 2015 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAre we ruled by emotions?
A Christian Science perspective: A spiritual response to what brings peace to our day.
- The Monitor's ViewJapan, South Korea cozy up
By jointly honoring an anniversary, the two US allies can now finish making amends and start to work together for their common interests in Asia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIs God punishing us?
A Christian Science perspective: A look at what the Bible says God is and what He does for man.
- The Monitor's ViewLooking for ways to prevent ‘another Charleston’
The first major reform proposed after the racial killings in South Carolina was to remove a symbol from the state capitol: the Confederate flag. This may seem minor, but it signals how America deals with racism today.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRejecting hate
A Christian Science perspective: A healing response to the Emanuel A.M.E. church shooting.
- The Monitor's ViewA sibling model of reform for Greece
As the European Union and Greece try again to avoid a showdown, another Greek-speaking country, Cyprus, has made praiseworthy reforms after its financial crisis. It can be a model for its larger sibling.
- A resource for prosperity and peace
In the perennially parched Middle East, Israel's expertise at water management has potential far beyond Israel's borders.
- Praying for California
A Christian Science perspective: How can we address drought in our prayers?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOur Father’s fathering
A Christian Science perspective: Celebrate Father’s Day with Jesus’ teaching.
- The Monitor's ViewA black church's road to recovery
The mass killing at a historic black church in Charleston is a needless tragedy, but one that triggers a strong tradition in black churches: forgiveness.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLearning the important things
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