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- A Christian Science PerspectiveDrought conditions and earnest prayer
Even where we face large-scale challenges, it’s possible to see God’s law of harmony in action.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine isn’t Europe’s only front-line battleThe fighting spirit of Ukrainians has emboldened the European Union to ensure its member states – such as Poland – uphold democratic values.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThings do change
When progress toward greater harmony, goodness, or joy feels stalled, we can lean on our innate spiritual sense to discern healing freshness and inspiration.
The Monitor's ViewThe liberation of Iran’s women athletesIn contrast to women leading mass protests for rights, female sports teams provide a model for freedom and equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhen hearts catch fire
Opening our hearts to the light of divine Love has a transformative impact, sparking empowerment and healing in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewThe debt deal’s lessons in humilityThe rare exercise of bipartisanship between the president and House speaker shows the virtues of meekness and an openness to shared wisdom.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNeeded: Less ‘I’ and more God
When we set aside self-reliance and yield to how divine Spirit is guiding what to say and do, we find greater fulfillment and success.
The Monitor's ViewArt as startup in LebanonThe restoration of a beloved treasury of Arab art in Beirut preserves a tapestry of humanity’s shared civilizing ideals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe book I’ll never stop reading
The textbook of Christian Science, along with the Bible, offers endless inspiration that uplifts and heals.
The Monitor's ViewSelf-repair as prelude to reparationsCalifornia’s coming debate on reparations can build on lessons from other places that struggle with healing the legacy of racial and other abuse.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDeliver me from ‘the violent man’
When we prayerfully dwell on the truth of our spiritual being, at one with divine Love, we begin to see more evidence of God’s supremacy in our lives – which enables us to address dangerous situations with a healing confidence.
The Monitor's ViewFrom mortarboards to more creative careersGen Z graduates seek pathways into work marked more by values than material considerations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveToo many demands?
When we prioritize expressing spiritual love over checking off our to-do list, we find peace in our days and freedom to accomplish what is needed in each moment.
Saudi Arabia, a green energy leader?When Taylor Luck, the Monitor’s Middle East reporter, first heard that Saudi Arabia was attempting to “go green,” he wasn’t sure what to make of it.
Beyond the fortress of booksThe library visits of my youth sparked wonder and imagination, our education reporter writes. It was a privilege. Not every child is so fortunate.
Readers RespondReaders write: Students' rights versus parents' rightsLetters to the editor from the June 5 Weekly magazine. Readers consider school choice's origins, students' rights, and parents' rights.
The Monitor's ViewIndia’s civic spirit, still safely housedA new Parliament building reflects Hindu architecture, yet it also has sparked a vigorous defense of the country’s democratic ideals.
A Christian Science PerspectiveExpressing selfless love – foreverIt may seem as though acts of generous service can lead to difficult sacrifices, distress, even death, but in truth, God eternally upholds each of us as spiritual, safe, loved, and loving.
The Monitor's ViewGetting a handle on sports bettingBetting scandals in college sports and other woes from a rapid rise in legalized gambling on athletics push New Jersey to weigh teaching students about luck versus reality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAdmit it!
A willingness to recognize and claim our identity as God’s spiritual offspring empowers us to overcome difficulties.
