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- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat more do I need?
Digging deeply into the textbook of Christian Science helps us see more of what we really are as children of God and experience healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhy the Taliban can’t ignore girls’ education in the Muslim worldEager for foreign recognition, the Islamic rulers in Afghanistan must pay visits to countries where equality in schools is a norm.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘One thing is needful’
As we prioritize prayer to our infinitely good God, we find that stress about the many details of our lives falls away.
The Monitor's ViewIn climate extremes, opportunities for deeper reflectionAmid heat waves and floods, more people see resilience as built on compassion and other high qualities of thought.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s love and care – never lost
Recognizing that God, infinite Love, can never lose sight of His children brings inspiration, joy, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewPrayers that straddle Israel’s divideA group seeking to unite a country split over a judicial overhaul finds answers during a prayer event at the Western Wall.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWatching before the news
Engaging with the news comes easier when we take a prayerful approach, paying heed to the light of Christ, Truth, that is shining everywhere.
Boston to BerlinThe Monitor can’t not cover the world. To focus only on the United States – or any other country – would be to misapply its mission.
Readers RespondReaders write: Caring for each otherLetters to the editor for the July 31 weekly issue. A reader discussed his time as a military chaplain – and how it taught him to care for others.
The Monitor's ViewThe extra lift from Women’s World Cup soccerOn soccer’s biggest stage, the growth in teams reflects investments in gender equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAngels and flying grills
Angels, God’s thoughts, are always with us, revealing goodness in any situation, ensuring our safety, and leading us to practical solutions.
The Monitor's ViewA shift from family ties in college admissionsA Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions may be pushing more schools to end preferences for children of alumni.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan intelligence be artificial?
The ultimate source of true intelligence is the infinite divine Mind, God, who imparts to all of His children the inspiration, intuition, and wisdom we need.
The Monitor's ViewHonest governance finds a footing in Latin AmericaPanama was a haven for international graft. Now it is setting the region’s pace for legal reform and building civic confidence at the grassroots.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA great defense
Putting on the mental armor of Godlike thoughts doesn’t just bring us confidence in precarious situations – it reveals to us God’s palpable, ever-present protection.
The Monitor's ViewA spicy taste of freedom in ChinaAs the economy slows, Chinese people show an independence outside the official narratives, such as a tourist rush to a city famed for its barbecue.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen adversity confronts us
Our innate unity with God brings security, hope, and peace – and God has boundless ways to communicate this to us, even if we don’t seem to be seeing it.
The Monitor's ViewA gang truce offers light for HaitiA pledge among four gang leaders to work together for peace hints at both individual redemption and social renewal.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveProtests of Truth
When we trust and affirm the spiritual truth of harmonious being, we see natural adjustments to situations that seem discordant.
Readers RespondReaders write: Compassion for each other – and the planetLetters to the editor for the July 24, 2023 weekly magazine. Readers discussed solutions to plastic pollution and hopes for connecting with others.
