All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveJustice and peace in Ferguson
A Christian Science perspective: How do we pray for a solution to racial conflict?
The Monitor's ViewA global nix on nicotine's new delivery systemMost nations help people be free of tobacco addiction. Now the WHO wants a ban on indoor use of 'electronic nicotine delivery systems,' or e-cigarettes, as well as their sale to children. A global meeting in October should endorse such steps.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveResurrection from grief
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ebola crisis, time to honor the nursesAfrica's frontline health workers against Ebola are nurses. Some have died while many have been ostracized by family or friends. They may find comfort in a new digital archive of Florence Nightingale's writings, freely accessible on the Web.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHelping beyond ourselves
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewJob creation and global economic rapportLast week's gathering of top central bankers reflects how much governments have learned to work together since the Great Recession to prevent 'spillovers' of their economic and financial actions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe speed of prayer
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAmid war and beheadings, Iraq's fresh startIraq has tapped a new leader who represents a possible inclusive leadership that can heal religious and ethnic divisions, based on unity around constitutional rights.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Tragedy of crime in Chicago; luring youth to become terroristsLetters to the Editor for August 18 and 25, 2014 weekly magazine:
Tyrrell: Gangbangers, children, innocent, and guilty are all caught up in violence in Chicago.
Herzog: We shouldn't allow Americans who fight in Syria to return to our country.
Global NewsstandUS gun culture, high suicide rate among China's elderly, remembering WWI, a new era in Indian-US relations, the shifting balance of powerThis week's round-up of commentary covers America's gun culture, the high rate of suicides among China's senior citizens, learning from WWI, the new era in US-Indian relations, and the shifting balance of global power.
- A Christian Science Perspective'Hid with Christ'
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewPutin’s backward gazeBy moving on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin looks to the past when he should be envisioning a fresh future for Russia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHaving faith in life
A Christian Science perspective: Why there is reason for hope.
The Monitor's ViewAmerica’s rainbow schoolsThe most diverse group of students ever will enter public schools this fall. With help from adults, they will shine.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHonoring one another's spirituality brings peace and healing
A Christian Science perspective. Praying to end strife and violence in Ferguson, Mo.
In modern education, metrics 'r' usMeasuring achievement is the hallmark of the current approach to education. But is passing tests the only point of learning?
The Monitor's ViewSmarter police workBuilding trust can help prevent another Ferguson, Mo.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn the ark of Love
A Christian Science perspective: Prayer that enables us to perceive what God is seeing and doing allows us to discern spiritually that the people of Iraq – that the citizens of any nation, be it war torn or peaceful – forever dwell in God’s ark of safety.
The Monitor's ViewWill a robot take your job?Experts are divided, but humans can still decide what will happen
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA life worth living
A Christian Science perspective: The suicide of Robin Williams has left many people searching for answers.
