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- A Christian Science PerspectiveWe can all experience spiritual triumphs
Considering the radical idea that God created us invulnerable to material circumstances opens the door to healing and joy in our daily lives.
Class in session, outside: The power of outdoor education.Outdoor preschools encompass more than playing. They’re about building forts, or watching turtles sun themselves; they’re about using nature to learn.
The Monitor's ViewA big dive into the talent poolThe pandemic’s churn of the job market has revealed how much workers want to learn new skills. Employers are responding.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveWhere is our faith?
Everyone has a God-given ability to trust in and discern the healing goodness of the Divine, as this poem highlights.
The Monitor's ViewSouth Africa's step toward equality before the lawThe country’s high court orders a former president to prison over his defiance in a corruption probe. The ruling may be a turning point in curbing a culture of impunity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveThe life we're meant to live
Who doesn’t long for freedom from whatever may be constricting us? Realizing that we’re created to reflect God’s spiritual, flawless nature empowers us to more freely experience healing and harmony in our lives.
The Monitor's ViewPark it! Why the world is greener.In the past decade, countries have protected enough land to equal the size of Russia. The global drive for land conservation sets an example for other eco-challenges.
What does systemic racism mean to you?Disagreements over phrases like “systemic racism” can make it difficult for opposing sides to notice when they share common values.
Readers RespondReaders write: Facing history through television – or reviewsLetters to the editor for the June 28, 2021 weekly magazine. Readers discuss diversity in cycling and a review of “The Underground Railroad."
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMe? Beautiful?
Bullied for years because of her appearance, a teen disliked what she saw when she looked in the mirror. But the realization that true beauty is spiritual and God-given to everyone brought lasting peace and happiness with who she is.
The Monitor's ViewA rise in refugees, a need for solutionsThe number of people fleeing violence keeps going up, forcing more attention on successful diplomacy, such as in Libya.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveGoverned by Love, not anger
Sometimes anger can seem uncontrollable. But as a woman with a proclivity for anger found, we all have an innate ability to feel and express God’s love, which frees us from bad-tempered thoughts and outbursts.
The Monitor's ViewSpain tries mercy in CataloniaA pardon for nine activists convicted for sedition sets a tone of forgiveness.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveDiscover your true heritage
Looking for a better understanding of who you are and where you come from? Starting from the spiritual standpoint of our nature as God’s children frees us from limitations that would divide or pigeonhole us.
The Monitor's ViewA new political tone over gun violence?As shootings rise, a primary race in New York and President Biden’s anti-crime package reflect a more nuanced approach to crime.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLove that leaves no one out
Maybe we’re feeling unloved or excluded – or treating others that way, unconsciously or otherwise. But recognizing that everyone is included in God’s love brings joy and healing to our hearts and to our interactions with others.
The Monitor's ViewTime for the NCAA to redefine sportsA Supreme Court ruling against limits on compensation to college athletes may add to the drive to ensure a purity of motives in sports.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveStrengthening family ties
Sometimes the responsibility of helping a loved one with a problem can feel oppressive. But a spiritual view of everyone’s roots as children of God brings inspiration that rejuvenates, strengthens our connections with others, and opens the door to solutions.
The Monitor's ViewA message to Moscow from ArmeniansA surprise victory for the Civil Contract party of Nikol Pashinyan reveals that Armenians see their best security in democratic values and clean governance.
A different view of religion and politicsPolitics is often injected with a religious fervor, a winner-take-all attitude. But religion also has a different function: community building.
