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- The Monitor's ViewThe joy of a letter. Maybe not in Denmark.The trendsetting Scandinavian nation plans to end four centuries of universal letter delivery. Other countries are watching this social experiment.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveLet an angel lead youAs we pray, knowing that omnipresent God, Love, is always with us, we find the comfort and direction we need.
- The Monitor's ViewEurope’s new watchfulnessTo defend the European Union’s values and economy, its leaders are learning from Finland that security must come first.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveAntagonism of the right sortAs we insist on our wholeness as God’s spiritual creation, we experience permanent healing.
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- The Monitor's ViewThe art of freedom in IranA U.N. report on atrocities after the 2022 protests comes as Iran’s ruling clerics finally realize that the people, especially women, still find ways to express dignity and equality.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveNurturing the right thoughtsAs we heed the good and uplifting messages God is giving us, we find those ideas expressed in our lives.
- The Monitor's ViewA refresh for foreign aidCuts in foreign aid by Europe and the U.S. are forcing recipient nations to question a dependency mentality and discover local solutions.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveMagnifying the light of GodTurning away from a dark, material view of existence and toward the true, spiritual view enables us to glimpse and experience more of divine Life, keeping us healthy and safe.
- Making sense of disruptionThe Trump administration’s actions tend to incite immediate fear from critics or jubilation from supporters. In reality, it is too soon to tell what lasting impact of his policies will have on the country.
- The Monitor's ViewArmenia redefines peace as withinA draft peace agreement with longtime foe Azerbaijan comes alongside a campaign for Armenians to reflect on an identity higher than ethnicity.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveBeginning with GodAs we know God to be All-in-all and His children as His reflection, we see everyone in their true light, which brings peace, clarity, and progress.
- The Monitor's ViewThe hard knocks of rocketryA string of failures in space exploration is a lesson in the lessening of limitations.
- A Christian Science PerspectiveFinding affordable housing – God’s wayIn prayer, we can give up our own will and let divine Love comfort us and guide us to ideal solutions.
- The Monitor's ViewA burst of justice in the PhilippinesA country still scoring low in rule of law marks another success by handing over a former president to an international court for alleged crimes against humanity.
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