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- A Christian Science PerspectiveUplifting women with gender equality
A Christian Science perspective: How to value both men and women equally.
The Monitor's ViewWhy tolerance of religion is not enoughWith millions fleeing religious-related violence, protection of peaceful religious expression requires active, evenhanded work by judges and elected officials. Free countries must set a model of cool, calm balancing of freedom of religion and compelling public needs.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBounds of habitation
A Christian Science perspective: A response to territorial battles.
The Monitor's ViewBehold Greeks bearing pledges of tax complianceEurope's future depends in large part on Greece's recovery, and in turn Greeks no longer avoiding taxes. A new government's pledge gives hope for a shift in civic virtue.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveProgress and underlying perfection
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHow to encircle Islamic StateActs of terror by Islamic State or related groups have evoked fear, flight, or fight. Some Muslims, Jews, and Christians seek an alternative response.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHeaven is here
A Christian Science perspective: Our understanding of heaven brings peace at every hour.
The Monitor's ViewWal-Mart's pay hike and the cycle of virtuesThe world's largest private employer plans a raise for its lowest-paid workers, a sign of a drive in many countries to hike wages to stimulate economies. Firms need to look beyond the bottom line in how they treat employees.
Global NewsstandPakistan's machismo politics, the rise of the Islamic State, how to stop terrorism, importance of democracy, South Africa's unequal societyThis week's round-up of global commentary includes the characteristics of Pakistan's nationalism, how the US help fan the Islamic State, the careful response terrorism requires, how democracy can save Ethiopia, and how much farther equality in South Africa needs to go.
Readers RespondReaders write: urban 'cool' and gentrification, changing Army Ranger standardsLetters to the editor for the Feb. 23 weekly magazine
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMe first
A Christian Science perspective: Lessons on selflessness.
The Monitor's ViewIn court sentencing, beware data-driven 'risk' toolsA trend in US courts and elsewhere to use analytical 'risk assessment' tools in determining a person's future dangerousness undercuts the notion of individual agency in choosing a moral and lawful life.
Readers RespondReaders write: An economic environmental plan, the politics of immigrationLetters to the editor for the Feb. 16, 2015 weekly magazine
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNever losing dignity
A Christian Science perspective: How can we hold on to or restore our dignity?
Finding knowledge that's uncloudedExtremism is a shallow concept, an easy answer in a complicated world. One part of fighting extremism is encouraging deeper thinking.
The Monitor's ViewTurkey's protests by women: jihad of a different sortHuge protests in Turkey, on the streets and Twitter following a woman's murder, are aimed at violence against women. Yet they are also the biggest sign yet of Muslim women waging a struggle against ancient Islamic views.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveConsenting to health
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewA beaming White House summit on 'extremism'This week's gathering of some 60 nations in Washington looks at ways to counter Islamic State's lure of more recruits. The best way is to shine a light on the dark emptiness of such groups.
Finding better paths to justiceSociety is developing smarter, more compassionate, more effective ways of reforming juvenile offenders.
The Monitor's ViewWhen 'bystander intervention' worksAt the US military academies, students report a decline in unwanted sexual contact. One possible reason is new training in 'bystander intervention,' or preventing an assault when a person nearby speaks up or takes action. A Pentagon report adds legitimacy to 'good Samaritan' training at educational institutions.
