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The Monitor's ViewMuslims who counter IS atrocities on womenThe Islamic State's brutality toward women deserves both criticism and counterexamples. When the new president of Afghanistan thanks his wife in public, Muslims notice.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSupply for refugees and their hosts
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewIn praise of Mexico's momentWith stunning political consensus, Mexico has passed 11 major reforms in 20 months, indicating a new civility, openness, and service to others.
How the past can power the futureHydrocarbons play a crucial role in today's economy. They are also crucial in fueling the transition away from hydrocarbons.
Global NewsstandDenying a visa to Dalai Lama is submitting to China, The horrific conditions of Afghan prisons, why vote for Sweden's feminist party, Chile's fight against terrorists, winning the hearts of Islamic StateThis week's round-up of commentary covers why denying a visa to Dalai Lama is submitting to China's demands, the horrific conditions of Afghan prisons, why vote for Sweden's feminist party, Chile's fight against domestic terrorists, and winning the hearts and minds of Islamic State.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Wildfires will eradicate our forests; the fatiguing fight against Islamic StateLetters to the Editor for September 29, 2014 weekly magazine:
Keller: If we don't control wildfires, it will eradicate our forests.
Frank: With new airstrikes in Iraq, the United States may be setting itself up for another costly and lengthy battle.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying for protection against sexual violence
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewObama's war of democracy in Iraq, SyriaBefore starting war on Islamic State, President Obama pushed a freedom agenda on Iraq: It must have a sustainable democracy. But the war is also in Syria. Might he also be forced to push democracy there?
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for Ebola
A Christian Science perspective: Our love and prayers help those in need.
The Monitor's ViewDefeating Islamic State – with an alternative visionPresident Obama knows war alone will not defeat the Islamic State group. In his UN speech, he asked Muslims to offer a different vision from the IS approach of imposing a self-defined cultural purity by force.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTruth can’t be put down
A Christian Science perspective: Overcome obstacles with Truth.
The Monitor's ViewObama's plan for climate-change 'resilience'At the UN climate summit, President Obama announced US plans to help other countries prepare for climate change. The US effort on global resilience may help fight the fatalism on efforts to curb carbon emissions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA government worthy of universal support
A Christian Science perspective: 'Reflecting God’s government, man is self-governed.'
The Monitor's ViewA deal to glue a divided AfghanistanAn American-brokered deal to resolve the presidential election in Afghanistan aims to create a unity government, one that may bridge ethnic divides and tackle corruption.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDissolving prejudice
A Christian Science perspective: The Bible actually teaches us to overcome bigotry.
Practical planet careYou don’t have to believe in the detrimental effects of human industry on the environment to be green today. Reducing dependence -- on big government, big utilities, and big energy -- appeals to rugged individualists as much as to tree-huggers.
Global NewsstandLaws banning kids from playing video game, hacking as a form of protest, breaking the cycle of poverty with contraceptives, Yemen's brain drain, US-Russian alliance agaisnst Islamic StateThis week's round-up of commentary covers South Korean laws that ban kids from playing video games, why hacking isn't a good form of protest, how contraceptives are helping fight poverty, why Yemen must work to keep its educated youth, and how a US–Russian alliance can beat the Islamic State.
Readers RespondReaders Write: True religion seeks peace; rejecting sensational picturesLetters to the Editor for September 22, 2014 weekly magazine:
Green: Spiritual leaders should call for peace not war.
Price: Clicking on sensational pictures shapes our consciousness and our world.
The Monitor's ViewScotland's vote helps others define community tiesThe 'no' vote against independence by Scotland helps bring the United Kingdom together in redefining UK identity through more power to local communities. New political contours will reshape the shared ethical life and create ties that bind beyond culture.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHonoring International Day of Peace
A Christian Science perspective: We all have rights to peace.
