Article May 25, 1899 Issue

The Politics of Religion

Modern Idolatry vs. Christian Science

The Assayer

In every so-called civilized country, in all ages, the politics of the nation has been drawn, to a greater or less extent, from the religion of the people. In the degree that a religion has reflected divine Truth, in that proportion has its moral force dominated the judiciary and civil government of the people.

Man-made theories and opinions about God which lack the force to demonstrate their truth and practical application to the every-day needs of men and nations, constitute the dogmas on which are founded the idolatry of religious and political creeds, with their accompanying superstitions and slavery.

It makes no difference under what form of government it appears, or under what disguise it may seek to conceal its character, the fact that the effects of legalized oppression are manifest on every hand is the evidence that both our religious creeds and civil government are out of tune and sympathy with the "universal law of harmony."

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