Article June 1, 1899 Issue

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Is Christian Science an enemy of orthodox denominations?—An Investigator.

The attitude of Christian Science toward the orthodox church is clearly expressed in the words of its Discoverer and Founder, the Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy. "I love the orthodox church; and, in time, that church will love Christian Science." Again she exhorts the members of her church to "Love all Christian churches for the Gospel's sake; and be exceedingly glad that the churches are united in purpose, if not in method, to close the war between flesh and Spirit, and to fight the good fight till God's will be witnessed and done on earth as in Heaven."

Many Christian Scientists were numbered among the most faithful members of orthodox churches, and only left those churches because they had found that which gave them a higher and more practical Christianity. Christian Science is in perfect accord with all that is true and good, wherever it is found, and likewise opposed to all forms of evil. Christian Science rejects much of the teachings of the orthodox churches, especially that which relates to the reality and power of evil; but it cannot be rightly called an enemy of these churches. It duly recognizes the good they have accomplished and are still accomplishing, but Christian Scientists have an assurance, born of experience, that if these churches understood the Science of Christianity they would be able to add to their good work of preaching the Gospel, that of healing the sick as well.

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