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When faced with hate, Rabbi Litvin educatesWhen an antisemitic slur cut through the night, Rabbi Litvin might have been forgiven for responding with a rebuke. Instead he opened a dialogue.
A Christian Science PerspectiveWhale songWhen the way forward seems unclear, if we’re willing to dive beneath the surface and consider a new, spiritual view of things, fresh inspiration and solutions come to light.
The Monitor's ViewA basis for healing in UvaldeReligious leaders in Texas set a higher tone for a national debate on mass shootings.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveCan you live without anxiety?
At times it can seem as if worry and anxiety are just things we have to live with. But as this short podcast explores, we are divinely empowered to go beyond simply coping and to find healing and freedom.
Van life: How I’ve managed to let my son graduate with his classOur contributor was forced from her home in Northern California. Through ingenuity, she has arranged shelter for her family – and raised questions about affordable housing.
The Monitor's ViewThe attraction to join clubs of democraciesWith Russia’s aggression, Sweden and Finland want to join NATO while China’s moves have emboldened a democratic grouping in Asia.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s gift of grace
Nobody is ever beyond the reach of God’s healing, saving grace, as a young student experienced after being attacked by a group of bullies for race-based reasons.
The Monitor's ViewA global gauge to set the world arightCrises from inflation to climate change are forcing transparency in how corporations measure progress in solving global issues.
A Christian Science PerspectiveActive, healing peacemakingOur ability to be peacemakers comes from turning to God, the source of peace, and letting divine Love guide our footsteps toward practical solutions. This God-given peace begins within each heart, overflows to the world, and is lasting and all-inclusive.
Is there a middle ground on abortion?In reality, Americans’ views on abortion are complex. A majority support federally guaranteed access – but with limits.
The Monitor's ViewGlimpse of Ukraine-Russia ties to comeUkraine’s first war crimes trial of a Russian soldier shows why forgiveness may be needed for postwar reconciliation.
A Christian Science PerspectiveThe promise of ‘a bright tomorrow’Even in the face of difficulties, God’s love is a constant – here to heal, protect, and save – as this hymn highlights.
The Monitor's ViewWalls start to fall in Northern Ireland classroomsIn a society still divided by “peace walls,” multidenominational schools help bridge divides in communities by focusing on shared values.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRejoicing in our perfect place
Struggling to land a position in a competitive job market, a woman turned to God for inspiration. The realization that we have an eternal purpose and place as God’s loved children changed her outlook on the situation – which ultimately culminated in a job that was a perfect fit.
The Monitor's ViewVoters tweak Lebanon’s rule by sectsIn an election, the armed Islamist party Hezbollah and its allies lost their parliamentary majority, yet another example of Mideast youth seeking governance based on equality, not on religion-based political patronage.
Courage seeking truth: Shireen’s lesson for younger journalistsShireen Abu Akleh, the Palestinian American journalist killed covering an Israeli military raid, was an inspiring pioneer and warm mentor.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveEmpowered to not indulge in anger
The pull of anger can seem irresistible at times. But recognizing that we are created by God to express patience, kindness, and wisdom – rather than reactiveness or frustration – dissolves anger and opens the way to resolution.
The Monitor's ViewBiden's bid to boost SomaliaThe East African country’s democratic progress deserves U.S. assistance to fend off jihadist violence and sets a model for the region.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe zeal that heals
When we let the light of Christ, rather than a personal agenda, animate our thoughts and actions, we and others are benefited.
The Monitor's ViewBuffalo’s defining recovery from a mass shootingThe city’s response to the trauma from a racist tragedy shows a path for renewal.
