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In high court case, a delicate web of emotions"It’s about children, about child welfare. It’s about historical injustice and trauma,” our reporter tells the Monitor's Why We Wrote This podcast.
Readers RespondReaders respond: The power of disagreementLetters to the editor published in the Dec. 19, 2022, weekly magazine. Readers take a closer look at our numbers and embrace friendly disagreement.
The Monitor's ViewThe bright lights of 2022In the biggest news stories this year – Ukraine, Iran, and China – one unifying symbol was light, and its literal or metaphorical power to liberate.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe rhythm of Spirit
When things seem out of whack, opening our hearts to the harmonious rhythm of Spirit, God, brings inspiration, peace, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewArgentina’s lesson in equalizing justiceMany democracies are healthy enough to probe alleged misconduct of top leaders. For Argentina, the conviction of a former president marks a special moment against corruption.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveChrist-lighted peaks and mountain dawns
The light of Christ, Truth, is always here to illumine our path to inspiration and healing.
The Monitor's ViewEurope’s neighborly deliverance of valuesNine months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the EU turns its idealism into concrete results for countries wishing to join the bloc.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA new season unfolding
Even if difficulties threaten to consume us, we can find “glimmers of a higher cadence working / deep within us,” which rejuvenate and heal, as this poem conveys.
The Monitor's ViewOut of ashes of war, women in Yemen ariseWith a lull in fighting after eight years of conflict, Yemenis now view women differently, especially as leaders in restoring communities.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSeeking God – slow or fast
Whether we feel the fullness of God’s presence gradually or suddenly, it happens through our earnest seeking to understand more about God and ourselves as God’s children.
The Monitor's ViewUkraine’s liberation can be globalAs the world faces unprecedented humanitarian crises, the response to Ukraine’s needs has pushed reforms in the international aid community.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMoving the world along with honesty
Honest actions can have a big impact. Seeing more honesty in the world begins with each one of us understanding ourselves and others as offspring of God, created to express integrity.
The Monitor's ViewWorship by other meansA decline of faithful attendance in Western churches does not mean less practice of Christian qualities of thought.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove, love, love
God’s universal, limitless love is always here to lift resentment and bring harmony.
The Monitor's ViewSaving biodiversity with a note of harmonyA global conference next week will take up a plan to preserve a third of the planet for nature. Will nature’s intrinsic harmony be reflected at the gathering?
- A Christian Science PerspectiveUnity – our natural inclination
Is conflict inevitable? Approaching our interactions from the basis of everyone’s inherent oneness with God is a strong foundation for unity that’s stable and lasting.
The Monitor's ViewA new laboratory for merciful justiceAs the U.K. debates transitional justice in Northern Ireland, South Africa shows the patient and difficult work of reconciliation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘notifications’ that heal
Mentally “subscribing” to messages from God opens our hearts to inspiration that fosters harmony and grace.
The Monitor's ViewHow Taiwan differs from China after pandemic misstepsMistakes during Covid-19 brought election losses for Taiwan’s ruling party. The party leader accepted the people’s judgment with humility.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDisappointed? There’s another view.
When disheartening situations arise, we can turn to God for a spiritual view of reality that comforts, uplifts, and brings joy and progress.
