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The Monitor's ViewThere’s gold in college sports ...... and that’s the problem
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBack to school with hope
A Christian Science perspective: Embracing the magnificence of what God has made His children to be.
The Monitor's ViewWomen’s breakthroughsMaryam Mirzakhani has won the ‘Nobel Prize’ of mathematics to crack another glass ceiling. And she’s not alone.
Cheryl Sullivan: Epitome of leadership with graceCheryl Sullivan, the national news editor of The Christian Science Monitor, died Tuesday. Ms. Sullivan was a dynamic, kind leader who helped usher in the Monitor's Web-first era.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePrayer for refugees
A Christian Science perspective: No one can truly be cut off from God’s goodness.
The Monitor's ViewScotland’s big decisionA Sept. 18 referendum on independence raises questions about diversity and democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEmbracing those in war zones
A Christian Science Perspective.
The Monitor's ViewSupermoons and beyondLate summer has rewarded sky-watchers with visual wonders. But there’s even more out there to ponder.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveIn defense of hope
A Christian Science perspective: Hope is the most intelligent response to any challenge.
Global NewsstandUnaccompanied immigrant children, lack of solutions in Gaza, democracy in Thailand, isolation of Britain, and why Zimbabwe wasn't invited to the Africa SummitThis week's round-up of commentary covers the tragedy of unaccompanied immigrant children, the lack of solutions in Gaza, the problems for democracy in Thailand, the isolation of Britain, and why the US didn't invite Zimbabwe to the Africa Summit.
Readers RespondReaders Write: US also shot down a civilian plane; Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s return to duty; Americans united against gridlockLetters to the Editor for August 11, 2014 weekly magazine:
Kovach: In 1988, Iran Air Flight 655, a civiian plane, was shot down by the USS Vincennes.
Uberuaga: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will return to active duty only until it is determined if he will be court-martialed.
Geist: Congress might be divided, but the American people aren't.
The calm trust that pays dividendsWe can hover and worry about the economy or our finances, about the weather or our tomatoes. We can also just do our due diligence and then trust what takes place.
The Monitor's ViewRedefining age in aging societiesTo keep ahead of an aging society, Britain now has an 'older workers' champion.' The big task, as more people in advanced nations put off retirement, is to shift attitudes about what is 'old.'
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRealism, prayer, and peace in the Middle East and beyond
A Christian Science perspective: Prayer has its eyes wide open to the human need, but then looks beyond it – deep into the spiritual reality of one infinite God.
The Monitor's ViewThe world stake in Khmer Rouge convictionsGlobal progress in seeking justice after mass atrocities gained a step with the first verdict against senior Khmer Rouge leaders.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveConquering fear of Ebola and contagion
A Christian Science perspective: How a better understanding of God can destroy fear of contagious diseases, including Ebola.
The Monitor's ViewState sovereignty, up for grabsBy encroaching on others' territories, China, Russia, and Islamic terrorist armies challenge the norms of state sovereignty. How should the world respond?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFreedom and healing
A Christian Science perspective: Freedom's promise awaits each of us.
The Monitor's ViewWhat Israelis, Palestinians expect from the world but not each otherThe third war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza reveals how much each side has little empathy for each other even as they seek empathy from the world for their civilian suffering.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChoosing not to drink
A Christian Science perspective.
