The
following is an extract from an article by Professor Robert Morris Rabb, Master in Theology of the University of Chicago, recently published in The Inter Ocean.
A Characteristic
feature of Christian Science meetings which visitors from other churches are quick to remark, is the unusually large proportion of men in attendance.
Even
in a criminal; a loving deed or any act of unselfishness is beautiful, and is a hint of the perfect man, created in the likeness of God, just as the first ray of sunshine which breaks through the morning darkness, is a prophecy of perfect day.
Physicians
and lawyers in a number of American cities have been discussing with much animation the advisability of organizing a crusade against Christian Science, and demanding drastic legislation prohibiting its practice.
In
refreshing contrast with the spirit of sectarian bitterness and clerical spite which has been lately exhibited toward Christian Science in one section of the country, is the fraternal feeling and kindly fellowship shown in another.
The
adherents of different schools of thought are beginning to treat each other with more courtesy and forbearance,—not that either surrenders or proposes to surrender his own opinions, and should not do so.
Mortal
man may be likened to a ship sailing on the sea of his beliefs, manned and officered by the personal senses, with self as the captain, and steering into the harbor of Christian Science, in which port all mortal-mind ships must anchor sooner or later.
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