All Commentary
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhat messages are we listening to?
Looking to God as the ultimate source of truth empowers us to let divine wisdom, not fear, guide us.
The Monitor's ViewIn Ukraine, cool calm may prevent a hot warThe country’s experience in how to react to cyberattacks provides lessons for avoiding the kind of panic that Russia seeks.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGod’s purpose for you – guard it! Live it!
If we’re feeling helpless in the face of problems that would draw us in, we can yield to the power of God, which empowers us to be and do good.
The Monitor's ViewRule of law as Europe’s defining valueThe EU’s top court approves sanctions on Poland and Hungary for their authoritarian tendencies.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveSaved from attempted rape
No situation we may find ourselves in is beyond the saving, fear-lifting reach of divine Love.
The Monitor's ViewWhy youth still drive Mideast peaceA historic visit of Israel’s leader to the Gulf state of Bahrain was not only about regional security. It also provides hope for restless youth in the Middle East.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMacho attitude – healed
What does it mean to be a real man? It starts with our relation to God, our divine Father and Mother – as a young man experienced after a lifestyle fueled by stereotypical notions of manhood left him feeling hollow inside.
The Monitor's ViewAppealing to Russia's better natureIt has long enjoyed shaping Europe’s security by peaceful means. Now Ukraine seeks to remind Russia of that by asking for details about Russian troops on its border.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWaltzing with Love
We can never be separated from the graceful, empowering rhythm of God – divine Soul, infinite Love itself – that moves in us, as this poem conveys.
Readers RespondReaders Write: Lessons learned in sports, knitting, and romanceLetters to the editor for the February 21, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers look back fondly at old memories and point out mistakes we'll be sure not to make again.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRedeeming the night
If our nights are characterized by anxiety or restlessness, we can let God’s light of peace and harmony dispel the figurative darkness – as a young woman experienced when she was permanently healed of recurring homesickness.
In Kashmir, journalist's arrest intensifies pressure on mediaThe arrest of Fahad Shah sends a harsh message to other Kashmir journalists, one observer says. Journalists globally face rising threats.
The Monitor's ViewRobots as umpires and referees?Yes, robo-umps in baseball could make better calls. But what of the human side of the sport?
The Monitor's ViewCan Haiti defy failed-state syndrome?A proposed two-year road map to restore democracy may fare better than foreign intervention.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveOn soles, souls, and Soul – and overcoming stress
Getting to know God as Soul – with a capital S – enriches our thoughts and lives in concrete ways.
The Monitor's ViewBreaking gambling’s grip on the Super BowlAllegations of game-fixing in the NFL won’t help the league in its embrace of legal sports gambling.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘eternal noon’ of existence
Sometimes it can seem that health is like a setting sun, diminishing as time goes by. Recognizing our immortal nature as God’s children opens the door to greater freedom and healing, regardless of where we are in life.
The Monitor's ViewA heap of coups challenges AfricaWhen some countries welcome military rule, the continent rethinks how to better nurture democracy.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhy knowing God heals
An honest desire to get to know God can make all the difference in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewA compelling reason for Putin not to invade UkraineBoth inside and outside Russia, a concern for saving innocent civilians may put a damper on the Kremlin’s aggression.
