All Commentary
The Monitor's ViewAcross battlelines of faith in Mideast, acts of harmonyThree prominent leaders – two Shiite ayatollahs and a Palestinian scholar – defy religious intolerance with bold acts of understanding toward the 'enemy.'
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDealing with drought
A Christian Science perspective: Even when facing a severe drought, we can expect to experience the abundance of God's care.
The Monitor's ViewBig hearts toward Central America's child migrantsThe surge of child migrants over the US border may only continue if Americans don't open their hearts to the countries of origin – Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhy it's not 'all about me'
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewHigh hopes for honesty in IndonesiaThe Indonesian presidential election brings a fresh leader with a record of clean governance, something this young Asian democracy has been struggling for.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen things don't go the way you planned
A Christian Science perspective: When you face a test that feels so much bigger than you are, it’s good to know that there’s something far more reliable to lean on than your own talents and energies.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the chips are down for Internet gamblingThree states jumped into online gaming last year with high hopes. But so far their take is very low. The inherent problems in this addictive form of gambling should give pause to other states and to Congress if they are tempted to follow suit.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Israeli actions were legitimate; Student debt's lasting effectsLetters to the Editor for July 21, 2014 weekly magazine:
Gann: Actions taken by Israel in rounding up people suspected of complicity in the kidnapping were entirely legitimate.
Horacek: High levels of student loans amongst recent graduates mean they won't be able to save for their future children's college
Readers RespondReaders Write: NCAA coaches are paid too much; Accept smart changes to grammarLetters to the Editor for July 7, 2014 weekly magazine:
BYRD: Since the primary goal of college is education, it's time to start paying NCAA football coaches less than the faculty.
EMERSON: Grammar changes that make punctuation and spelling easier should be welcomed and encouraged.
Global NewsstandMigrating children; immunity for African leaders; Iran's role in Iraq; Russia's middle class; fraternity hazing in the PhilippinesThis week's round-up of commentary from around the world addresses immigration of unaccompanied children, a protocol that gives immunity to African heads of state, how Iran can bring peace to Iraq, Russia's expensive middle class, and fraternity hazing in the Philippines.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe next health breakthrough: Where will it come from?
A Christian Science perspective: It may be time for a deep dive into thinking about prayer that is scientific, based in divine law.
The Monitor's ViewHow to honor those on MH17The Ukraine conflict finally touched the world with the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. Now the world can honor the victims of MH17 by seeing such conflicts in a new light – as ones that need leaders with the humility to know they cannot always control the violence they unleash.
John Hughes has been editor, publisher, diplomat -- but at heart he's a reporterDespite seismic shifts in the world of journalism in recent years, the intrepid curiosity of a reporter remains unchanged.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFrom the first walk on the moon to the space station: our expanding infinite
A Christian Science perspective: Humanity yearns to know more of the infinite than our finite earth-bound perspective can give us.
The Monitor's ViewCalifornia's big scare over water 'scarcity'California plans to impose $500 fines – daily – for anyone violating water bans, such as overwatering lawns. Such threats run against new thinking about water as abundantly renewable.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOvercoming despair in combat zones
A Christian Science perspective: There is no situation that is hopeless, no matter what anyone may have done or have had done to them.
The Monitor's ViewThe great lesson from Israel-Hamas warsThe third major conflict between Hamas and Israel reveals the heightened moral concern for protecting innocent civilians in war.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePraying for the world's trouble spots
A Christian Science perspective.
The Monitor's ViewAmerica's big assist for Afghanistan democracyFor all its faults as a democracy, the US was able to persuade the two candidates in Afghanistan's third democratic presidential election that they must compromise on a vote recount and power sharing after the result. The world has invested too much in Afghanistan to let it fall to the Taliban or Al Qaeda.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOne perfect twig at a time
A Christian Science perspective: God is always with you to provide instruction, comfort, and guidance each step of the way.
