“The great religious and philosophical traditions in the world all have teachings that treating others with the same weight and love with which we regard ourselves is the path to peace and ...

The new year is a time for reassessing personal behavior, the conduct of others, and our concern for the environment—and once again rededicating ourselves to personal betterment and the advancement of ...

In parts 1 and 2 of this multi-part post, I explored many of the golden rule’s interpretive problems— linked regrettably to its very simplicity. Recognized by all major religions as a fundamental ...

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It’s a simple phrase, etched into the moral DNA of every faith tradition and civic code worth its salt. Yet in today’s political climate, it feels ...

Each December, as lights trace rooftops and familiar carols fill public spaces, we are invited to celebrate and reflect. Christmas, rooted in the birth of Jesus Christ, carries a message deeper than ...

We live in a globalized world. We eat foods produced across the planet; buy clothes that circle the Earth through the many aspects of their production; and use electronics whose components are mined ...

Dr. James Dobson, founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, right, speaks as his wife Shirley Dobson, left, looks on during a "Yes on 8" prayer event held at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, in 2008.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Documentary honors a 1958 crew who risked their lives to stop nuclear tests and the boat that sails again today for disarmament In 1958, as the U.S. conducted atomic tests in the Marshall Islands, ...