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The Monitor's ViewForbearance and religious libertyThe national storm over Indiana's religious freedom law at least pushes state lawmakers to now prevent another form of discrimination. Balancing rights and the interests of minorities requires forbearance and charity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove disarms hatred
A Christian Science perspective: A response to the Al Shabab terrorist threat on shopping malls.
Outlasting terror's wavesEvery generation deals with the desperation of terrorism. Every generation of terrorists learns how futile their cruelty is.
The Monitor's ViewThe frontline in liberating child soldiersThe international war in Yemen comes after a surge in the recruitment of children by armed groups and the military. An end to the conflict must focus on renewing the UN's efforts to protect Yemen's teenagers from being pressed into battle.
Global NewsstandAddressing India's 'rape culture,' the toll of the Syrian war, voting in Israel, economic reform in the Ukraine, Egypt's Muslim BrotherhoodThis week's round-up of global commentary includes a response to the BBC's documentary 'India's Daughter,' suicide bombings as warfare, the privilege to vote in Israel, averting Ukraine's collapse, and the Muslim Brotherhood's violent ways.
Readers RespondReaders write: support for diplomacy with Iran, US shouldn't fight Mideast battlesLetters to the editor for the March 30, 2015 issue of the weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIs economic inequality part of God’s design?
A Christian Science perspective: What did Christ Jesus teach about economy?
The Monitor's ViewOne more reason state lotteries are a ticket to nowhereMany states that expose big winners of a lottery are weighing the need for privacy and protection in the digital age. Yet government also want transparency. Such contradiction show why governments should not be peddling 'luck.'
- A Christian Science PerspectivePacking for a trip? Try a spiritual approach
A Christian Science perspective: Some of the best things you can take on your travels don’t take up any room in your suitcase.
The Monitor's ViewA legacy in Singapore for how countries can rise above ethnicityThe death of Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew recalls how his tiny country of mainly Chinese influenced China. One lesson still not learned in Beijing: How Lee rose above Chinese ethnicity to set a national identity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNavigating life’s transitions
A Christian Science perspective: Transitions don’t need to be scary times.
The Monitor's ViewUS advice to others it could use itselfThe two Afghan leaders pushed into a coalition last year by the US are visiting Washington, a reminder of how the US helps other nations bridge their political chasms even if it can’t do the same. One lesson for all: Lincoln’s ‘team of rivals.’
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe end of the world?
A Christian Science perspective: The apocalypse? The day of redemption? What does Christ Jesus actually teach about ‘the perfect day’?
The Monitor's ViewSerbia plants a seed for peace in EuropeOnce a source for war, Serbia has arrested eight men accused of killings in Europe's largest atrocity since the Nazis. Its move suggests it is closer to helping build a peaceful Continent.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChallenging misapprehensions removes limitations
A Christian Science perspective: A response to commonly-held misconceptions about age.
Knowns, unknowns, and what mattersPolitical dynasties and political newcomers both have pluses and minuses. In the end, voters must focus on the individual.
The Monitor's ViewRemodeling the Muslim response to terror attacksAs the Islamic State and other groups step up attacks in the Mideast and North Africa, the responses of each country matter even more – and reveal sharp differences. Which response will best lead to peace?
Global NewsstandJapan needs German courage, the EU doesn't need an army, responding to terrorism, rights for asylum seekers, why Boko Haram is spreadingThis week's round-up of global commentary includes what Japan can learn from Germany about dealing with its history, why the European Union should only rely on NATO forces, a measured response to terrorism in London, a stand for asylum seekers in Israel, and how Africa's ungoverned spaces contributed to the spread of Boko Haram.
Readers RespondReaders write: How US schools still fail, beauty of a carbon taxLetters to the editor for the March 23, 2015 weekly magazine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDoes the weather govern you?
A Christian Science perspective: A response to weather conditions.
