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- A Christian Science PerspectiveA book that heals
There’s even more to the Bible than interesting stories and poetry – it’s the practical, healing Word of God, which the textbook of Christian Science helps unlock.
The Monitor's ViewA peace-shaping deal for the MideastIsrael and Lebanon near a deal on their fuel-rich maritime boundaries that might also fuel better bilateral ties.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLoving the Earth
Letting God, divine Love, inspire our efforts to help the planet buoys those efforts, as this short podcast explores.
The Monitor's ViewApologizing for slavery: A Dutch way to make amendsWhy attitudes have shifted quickly about the Netherlands’ colonial-era role in the slave trade.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe unseen hand that guides us
When we’re willing to look beneath the surface and see things through a spiritual lens, we’re better equipped to feel the healing, guiding power of God in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewA key weapon in Ukraine’s blitzRussia’s big retreat in eastern Ukraine was caused by more than military weapons from the West. Ukrainians were aided by an openness to the truth.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan you win at losing?
The concept of losing is generally thought of as a negative. But when we lose a mortal, limited view of life and replace it with the uplifted understanding of life as spiritual, loss becomes a win.
Bear witness: Compassion at the forest’s edgeHow a Monitor photographer found herself feeding a wild black bear named Cedric while on assignment in Minnesota
- A Christian Science PerspectiveImmortality runs in the family
Recognizing that life, not decline, is our God-given birthright brings greater joy and freedom into our experience.
The Monitor's ViewA monarch’s patient work toward post-empire equalityQueen Elizabeth II shepherded Britain through the loss of an empire with persistent perfecting of the ideal of service.
The Monitor's ViewSoccer as icebreaker in a world hot spotAs Qatar readies to host the World Cup, it feels pressure from fans and the sport’s governing body to deal with rival Israel. The joy of athletics can often break through geopolitical rivalry.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveComfort and strength when life has been lost
Whether we’re taking a moment to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, honoring the life of a public figure, mourning a personal loss, or praying for others caught up in tragic events, a spiritual view of life in God brings healing strength and comfort – as a couple experienced after their daughter was killed in a car accident.
The Monitor's ViewLeft or right, Latin Americans find their voiceBelow the current shifts in elections lies a deeper shift toward citizen activism that demands clean, effective governance.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAddressing negative self-talk
Negative self-talk comes to thought aggressively, suggesting we are inadequate. But we can counter it with the spiritual truth that we are made in the image of God, divine Mind, and therefore hear and respond only to His thoughts.
The Monitor's ViewThe global contest for semiconductor talentThe new U.S. push to dominate in making computer chips only helps drive a deeper understanding of the sources of innovation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAll one with God
As we come to understand that we are all included in God’s divine family, feelings of loneliness and despondency are lifted.
An Afghan ‘voice for voiceless sisters’The Afghan women's national soccer team is thriving, in exile, as a special member of an Australian women's soccer league.
Readers RespondReaders write: Ukraine coverage where grace mattersLetters to the editor for the Sept. 12 & 19, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers consider the importance of grace, climate realism, and train travel.
The Monitor's ViewYour beverage cup, my next sweaterReuse is defining a new era of how things are made. It isn’t just recycling – it’s a re-imagining of the concepts of waste and value.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLabor and rest
Whether it’s a day set aside for rest or it’s the middle of a busy workday, we can find the peace we need in humility and worshiping God.
