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- A Christian Science PerspectiveDivinely validated
If we’re feeling unappreciated or unvalued, striving to see ourselves and others as God’s valued, worthy sons and daughters can turn a situation around for the better.
The Monitor's ViewHow aid can nudge the TalibanThe US and UN vow that assistance for Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis goes to the people, empowering them, not a suspect regime.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding resilience through God’s grace
When difficulties emerge, we can rely on God’s gracious love, which imbues us with strength, hope, wisdom, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewThe natural rights behind Kazakhstan protestsA global trend toward autocratic rule was defied by a mass, unplanned protest asserting civic rights in the Central Asian country.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhatever happened to the golden rule?
Animosity and self-centeredness can seem all too common these days. But we all have a God-given ability to let love – rather than self-justification, frustration, or ego – impel our interactions with others.
The Monitor's ViewA brighter future: How do we get there?A new Smithsonian exhibit challenges visitors to draw on their own inspiration and creativity to imagine a better world.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveHarmonizing relationships
Sometimes joy and harmony in our interactions with certain people can seem out of reach. But as one woman experienced, no relationship is beyond the healing reach of divine Love.
The Monitor's ViewSpace 2022: To the moon – and beyondMany nations plan uncrewed lunar missions. One goal: Use the moon as practice before sending humans to Mars.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveTo pray for peace, I begin with me
Is it practical to pray for peace? How about starting with ourselves? Because peace has its source in God, it is available to all, and we can strive to express this God-given peace in our daily interactions with others.
The Monitor's ViewEVs: Coming on like Lightning?Demand for electric pickup trucks and sporty cars puts more shine on the future of EVs.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveRestoring harmony to an unruly classroom
When a high school teacher faced an unruly classroom, he decided to pray and to share his inspiration with his science class. The result was a transformed atmosphere.
The Monitor's ViewOne reason to trust in democracy’s resilienceThe life of South Africa’s Desmond Tutu displayed the power of persistent good.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveA renewed life
Getting to know God as Spirit, and ourselves as God’s spiritual offspring, brings about a fuller sense of life – one marked by greater inspiration, unselfishness, and healing.
The Monitor's ViewNew year, new thinkingPoets past and present help us look beyond old challenges to the better world we can achieve.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFresh year, fresh ideas
At the turn of the year (and any time of year), how can we nurture a spirit of freshness and renewal in our lives? Receptivity to healing, rejuvenating divine inspiration is a powerful place to start.
What I learned on the progress beatIt felt like searching for a piece of hay in a pile of needles. For every hint of progress, I encountered at least 30 distressing headlines.
Readers RespondReaders write: What makes a compelling climate story?Letters to the editor for the January 3 & 10, 2022 weekly magazine. Readers discuss cancel culture, the Monitor's global outlook, and more.
New Year’s reflections: How catastrophes invite us to change and growGiven the world’s interconnectedness, choosing to grow and learn from times of shared crisis can help us all move forward, our correspondent says.
A Christian Science PerspectiveThe ‘resplendent light’ of ChristThe promise of Christmas is a promise for all of humanity, and for all time.
The Monitor's ViewThe Christmas gift not in short supplyMany people find acts of kindness are not only in abundance, but also better reflect the loving spirit of Christmas.
