Article October 22, 1927 Issue

Two recent numbers of the Haldeman-Julius Monthly...

Harry L. Rhodes, Committee on Publication for the State of Kansas,—Girard

Haldeman-Julius Monthly

Two recent numbers of the Haldeman-Julius Monthly contain articles entitled "The Absurdity of Christian Science." May I have space to reply to some of the statements made by the author. He suggests that Mrs. Eddy "has not nearly the culture of a thoughtful chauffeur or stenographer" because "she thinks 'physics' is the science of medicine." As a matter of fact the following is included in a definition of "physics" given in Webster's Dictionary: "The science of medicine;" although this meaning is rare.

Christian Science begets wisdom and common sense. Its healing is in harmony with reason and revelation. It teaches appreciation of nature and art, and fosters a deep sense of love for relatives and friends, and appeals to the poor and rich alike, but not through blind credulity. The reason our critic harps on the belief that Christian Science appeals only to the rich is, no doubt, that it raises the standard of thinking and living from poverty and fear to prosperity and courage. It helps men to be better, healthier, and happier. The author would wield a cudgel against this gospel of healing by labeling it "Pantheism, or the All-in-All idea." But Christian Science is not pantheism. His misconception is due to his imperfect understanding of the fundamental thought in Christian Science that God is All-in-all. According to a dictionary a pantheist is "one who believes that God and the universe are identical." Christian Science teaches that God is Spirit, and is manifested only in spiritual ideas. God, then, is not identical with material forms. Christian Science teaches the opposite of pantheism.

Our critic says, "In the city of London, where I write this, there are only three Churches of Christ, Scientist." He repeats this statement at least three times. The fact is there are at present twelve Churches of Christ, Scientist, and one Christian Science Society in London. There are one hundred and sixty-two churches and societies in England.

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