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Christian Science Monitor - Opinion
The Monitor's View -- An identity that upends dictators -- Like Ukrainians, the people of Belarus unite around a shared civic and cultural identity to defy a Russia-allied ruler.
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A Christian Science Perspective -- The dependence that sets us free -- Rather than shackling or limiting us, our unity with God gives us wholeness and health.7 hours ago
The Monitor's View -- A migrant debate cuts across the Americas -- As the region flares up over U.S. deportations and similar issues, the debate also points to the ideals at stake.1 day ago
A Christian Science Perspective -- No unknowns to God -- In praying to an all-inclusive and good God, be confident that we will know and see only goodness.1 day ago
What matters most in disaster reporting -- It might seem glib to use words like "hope" and "resilience" in reporting on natural disasters. But a Monitor journalist's job is to make those qualities as real to readers as the heartbreak.4 hours ago
The Monitor's View -- An Oscar for a fire-singed Hollywood -- The movie industry plans to help Los Angeles recover from wildfires with a spotlight on creative inspiration.4 days ago
A Christian Science Perspective -- The change of thought that brings progress -- What thoughts are we "wearing" today – materialistic and limiting beliefs or God's healing inspiration?4 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Qatar's pull with powers and pariahs -- The small Gulf nation's mediating role in the Israel-Hamas agreement earns gratitude from both sides, a reflection of Qatar's focus on patience and empathy.5 days ago
A Christian Science Perspective -- How do we measure our worth? -- The spiritual view of life opens to us every individual's limitless worth.5 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Of mercy and grievance -- As one U.S. president handed power to another, their acts of clemency also invited some to seek reconciliation through contrition.6 days ago
A Christian Science Perspective -- What would God say about that? -- God, who is Spirit, sees only spiritual reality. As children of Spirit, we can pray to see as God sees and discern what He might say about each situation we encounter.6 days ago
The Monitor's View -- Infinite innovation and finite politics -- The change in the White House may bring different approaches to technology and productivity, but every American president taps into a bottomless well of new scientific ideas.7 days ago
A Christian Science Perspective -- Stilling the 'I' of the storm -- As a major storm was coming through his community, a man found comfort, strength, and direction through yielding to God's powerful presence.7 days ago
Inauguration Day's range of emotions -- Donald Trump is just the second American president in history to score another term after losing his first reelection attempt. On the cusp of Inauguration Day, one thing is clear: the Trump era is far from over.4 hours ago