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- A Christian Science PerspectiveDefusing hate. Living love.
When hate crimes or other animosity-fueled tragedies occur, it may seem that hatred is more powerful than love. But have you ever thought about Love as a law?
What is the point of a city?When white-collar workers are increasingly untethered to the office, cities need to be more than skyscrapers. They need to be livable.
The Monitor's ViewA post-pandemic need for trustWorldwide, a trust deficit will need businesses to lead the way in restoring public hope in institutions.
A Christian Science Perspective‘Be still, my heart’Welcoming the “gracious touch” of divine Love, God, brings healing, comfort, calm, and joy, as this poem conveys. (Read it or listen to it being sung.)
The Monitor's ViewThe win-win in joining NATOAs Finland and Sweden move to join the alliance, they also signal to Russia a different concept of security.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOrder is ours to demonstrate!
If we’re feeling discouraged or unable to do what’s needed, we can turn to the divine Principle, God, for inspiration and strength – as a woman experienced when she realized her ability to take tangible steps of progress following the passing of her husband.
The Monitor's ViewHow mercy plays out in Colombia's electionThe leading presidential candidate was once in a violent guerrilla group. A peace pact brought him onto a democratic path.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWaiting for it to be over, or waiting on God?
When difficult circumstances arise, it can sometimes feel as if our only option is to passively wait things out. But an active alertness to inspiration from God brings strength, solutions, and joy, as a teacher experienced after feeling overwhelmed by the logistics of teaching during the pandemic.
The Monitor's ViewA global rebound from food panicIn another front against Russia, many nations battle fears of a drop in Ukrainian grain exports.
A Christian Science Perspective‘I’m not a victim’Are our joy and well-being at the mercy of circumstances beyond our control? In this short podcast, a woman shares inspiration that empowered her to move forward with peace of mind after her house was robbed.
The Monitor's ViewGood faith elections of US presidentsAs the Jan. 6 committee probes the Capitol attack, a group of senators tries to repair a law that was behind the attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHave you mistaken your identity?
As we come to realize that God made all His children flawless and whole, not vulnerable and mortal, healing naturally results.
Help for Ukrainian refugees, from Russians“People hear my accent immediately,” says Anastasia Chukovskaya. “There’s a pause when they hear I was born in Moscow.”
The Monitor's ViewHow Ukraine equalizes the battlefieldMotives have mattered as much as weapons in the war with Russia, and Ukrainian soldiers reflect a democracy that inspires them.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding Mother
Whether or not our human mom plays a role in our everyday life, God’s tender, limitless, mothering love is here for all of us to know and feel.
The Monitor's ViewA heat wave forges cool ideasScorcher weather in South Asia, combined with predictions on climate change, help accelerate energy innovation.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSore throat healed, fresh perspective gained
If we’re feeling ill, it can be tempting to resign ourselves to waiting it out. But on the National Day of Prayer and every day, we can experience how starting from the premise of our God-given wholeness empowers prayer that brings about healing.
The Monitor's ViewAssuring the high court’s integrityThe leak of a draft opinion on an abortion case pushes the Supreme Court to affirm the sanctity of its deliberations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAnother look at perfection
Recognizing the perfection of God, our divine creator, opens the door for greater harmony and healing in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewWar crimes justice through the eyes of survivorsThe chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court suggests a shift from mere punishment of perpetrators.
