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The Monitor's ViewAn alternative dialogue in post-Roe AmericaWhat’s missing in the polarizing rush to adopt new abortion measures is an emphasis on higher concepts of life and dignity within each individual.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding freedom
Getting to know God better is a powerful starting point for gaining freedom from whatever would keep us from living our God-given goodness and health.
The Monitor's ViewMending a hole in Asia’s securityTo defend their shared values against China and North Korea, Japan and South Korea have edged closer to reconciling by possibly resolving historic disputes.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveReflective self-examination that frees
Taking an honest look at how we might improve ourselves can be unnerving. But starting from the basis of our nature as God’s children dissolves self-condemnation that can hinder progress and opens the door to hope and healing.
The Monitor's ViewWhat precedes Biden’s trip to Saudi ArabiaAmerican Jews and Saudi Muslims have sought an understanding of each other to lay groundwork for building peace in the Middle East.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNo more panic attacks
Faced with symptoms of a panic attack when he was home alone, a man found that turning to God, the divine Mind, brought quick and permanent healing.
The Monitor's ViewAn opening for change in Afghanistan?Amid an economic crisis marked by hunger, an earthquake forces the Taliban to accept foreign aid without condition.
- A Christian Science PerspectivePatience worth waiting for
When we think of patience not as passivity, but as actively listening for divine inspiration and guidance, we’re better equipped to handle frustrating or drawn-out situations with poise, wisdom, and productivity.
The Monitor's ViewA global end run on Russia’s food weaponJoint efforts by G-7 nations aim to free up Ukraine’s grain exports – and ensure freedom from hunger worldwide.
A WWII refugee from Ukraine links Putin’s war to Stalin’s famineCan an in-depth look at history keep us from repeating its mistakes? Our contributor hopes familiarity with the Holodomor, or famine, in Soviet Ukraine will prompt an honest look at today’s war.
A Christian Science PerspectivePraying about world leadershipPrayer can lift our thinking out of negativity and frustration about world leaders and contribute to a broader transformation of thought that supports healing change in the world.
Listening to someone’s story can lead to freedomJoaquin Ciria spent 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. On the day he was set free, it was almost too much to take in.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Can the military have a moral backbone?Letters to the editor for the July 4, 2022 weekly magazine. One reader remembers listening to the Monitor on a counter top radio in the early 1950s.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa’s chance for honest governanceThe final report of a corruption commission challenges the ruling party – and points to resiliency in the country’s democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAngel messages – faster than text messages?
If it feels as though we’re in over our head with a task at hand, we can call on God for inspiration that equips us to move forward with confidence, strength, and peace of mind.
The Monitor's ViewA turn away from political violenceCourt cases show that judicial patience helps break the appeal of violence and the election lie behind it.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeing a lie detector
An openness to the spiritual facts about God and His creation brings about healing and harmony.
‘Heal everybody’: Rapper Kendrick Lamar as caretaker of cultureAs Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar takes his talents in a new direction, what does his body of work suggest about his influence on culture – and his own perseverance?
The Monitor's ViewA fruitful intermission for the artsWhile the pandemic hit arts and cultural groups hard, donors stepped up to rescue an industry with a vital role in uplifting society.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWho do you think you are?
When our view of our identity is rooted in the Divine, rather than in human personality or physical limitations, we discover a more secure and whole sense of ourselves – which brings about healing, as this short podcast explores.
