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A Christian Science Perspective‘God, our refuge, strength and stay’Even when hatred has grown to a violent extreme, we can turn to God as Love and find the safety we need.
The Monitor's ViewPro athletes as star exemplarsFans see high character as much as sports prowess in sports greats like Caitlin Clark and Shohei Ohtani
The Monitor's ViewHumble pivots to a political centerIn three democracies, opponents are trying to forge alliances. In one, civility and respect are winning.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLet Christ establish your day
As we’re receptive to God’s thoughts, our day conforms more fully to their messages of love.
The Monitor's ViewReviving the spirit of givingA major report looks at causes for the drop in charitable giving. One remedy: Look at all ways of giving, especially those driven by spiritual thinking.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Shepherd, wash them clean’
As we watch for God’s goodness in our neighbors and ourselves, we experience more peace in our interactions.
The Monitor's ViewVenezuela’s future hangs on factsTelling the truth about an election’s results may be the opposition’s best strategy against the regime.
- A Christian Science Perspective‘Hey! Nobody’s perfect!’
As we accept the biblical message that we’re as perfect as God, we experience greater health and harmony.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s high ground in RussiaBy welcoming scrutiny of its military incursion into Russia, Ukraine abides by rules of war and wins over world opinion.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAI’s need for our higher nature
Recognizing God, Spirit, as the one divine Mind equips us to engage with artificial intelligence in ways that foster order, truth, and wisdom.
The Monitor's ViewThe new kids in the huddleGirls are flocking to a variation of American football – “flag,” as it is called – that elevates agility and teamwork. This more inclusive version does away with the physical contact of the traditional game.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWe don’t have to resign ourselves to anger
As we accept, with childlike trust, the loving ideas God gives us moment by moment, we can overcome feelings of anger.
The Monitor's ViewCherishing ‘climate volunteers’After floods in Bangladesh – and just after a democratic renewal – a mass of volunteers sets a model for citizen participation in responding to extreme weather.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveYour ability to heal
The love that sees everyone as spiritual and whole takes away fear and brings healing.
The Monitor's ViewHonesty as income in ArgentinaAn amnesty for tax cheats is part of a broad attack on corruption and an attempt to build a culture of integrity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDémarchage interdit !
En tant qu’enfants de Dieu, nous avons toute autorité pour rejeter les pensées qui ne s’accordent pas avec la nature entièrement bonne de Dieu, et pour revendiquer les bénédictions venant des pensées qui sont en harmonie avec elle.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo soliciting!
As the children of God, we have the authority to dismiss thoughts that don’t align with God’s wholly good nature and claim the blessings of thoughts that do.
The Monitor's ViewWhere civil debates yield civic resultsWhile presidential debates may suggest otherwise, many state legislatures are most productive when rival lawmakers treat each other as moral equals.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere do we place our trust?
When we stick to divine Love’s point of view, we see more of life’s inherent goodness.
The Monitor's ViewAfghan women sing freedomThe Taliban’s harsh laws that even command women not to sing at home have led many women to sing on social media – with a melody of equality and dignity.
