Christian Science Monitor | Commentary

As the US military hits out at new targets – Iran, Syria, and various terrorist groups – Congress must renew the legal authority for such actions. Soldiers must know that Americans support an agreed strategy. And foes must know of US resolve. 

A Christian Science perspective: Even in frightening or uncertain circumstances, we can feel the order and calm of infinite Love.

A new president and his young party have already shaken the traditional (and often corrupt) political order. Now Emmanuel Macron aims to set tough rules on ethics for French lawmakers. How will his reform differ from that in other countries?

A Christian Science perspective: Each of us can embrace those around us in prayer, trusting that all have the ability to see and feel Love’s healing, reforming power.

Religious leaders have achieved a truce between rebel groups in the Central African Republic through a ‘spiritually inspired’ method.

A Christian Science perspective: Spiritual understanding meets humanity’s need for health.

This year’s event on June 20 comes as aid groups rethink the approach to refugees – less as victims and more as participants in restoring their dignity.

A Christian Science perspective: The understanding of God as Father brings comfort and spiritual strength.

The Western world is undergoing a fundamental change in its economic structure. The jobs that once sustained the Western working class are disappearing and evolving into new forms, and too many Western workers are not keeping up.

A roundup of global commentary for the June 19, 2017, weekly magazine.

Letters to the editor for the June 19, 2017 weekly magazine.

With Islamic State instigating more attacks on the West, Muslim groups in Germany hope a march for peace will show that such terrorism is not part of Islam.

A Christian Science perspective: Praying to see solutions to national and international problems.

After the shooting at a GOP baseball practice, lawmakers showed remarkable civility. Here are active steps that can keep it going.

A Christian Science perspective: Listening for God's guidance can help us make tough decisions.

Giving to charity hit another record last year, but a new form of giving – impact investing – is catching up fast.

A Christian Science perspective: Recognizing that the desire to be honest is innate in everyone is a positive force for good.

Like recent presidents, President Trump seeks to uplift Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala to help stem the flow of drugs and migrants. US priorities in the region may shift but its neighborliness should not.

A Christian Science perspective: We all have the capacity to feel divine Love’s tender presence and goodness.

The ruling party’s use of fear to deter corruption may be shifting toward positive ways to instill honesty in governance.