Article June 28, 1900 Issue

Answers Rev. Galeener

Archibald M'Lellan

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To the Editor:—In a recent issue of your paper is a report of a sermon preached by Rev. Chris Galeener upon the subject of Christian Science, and I hope that you will allow me space to call attention to a number of misconceptions voiced by him.

In the first place, let me say that Christian Science comes to humanity as a demonstrable religion—founded upon the Bible, and applicable to the needs of humanity in the every-day affairs of life. It is the Christianity of Jesus, and it heals the sick and reforms the sinner just as it did in his day. In fact, it is the fulfilment of his promise: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." That Christian Science is doing this work is abundantly proved by the testimony of many grateful people who publicly acknowledge its healing and regenerating efficacy. Such testimony is given at the Wednesday evening meetings held by the more than four hundred churches of the denomination, and through the official denominational publications—The Christian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel.

Mr. Galeener says that Christian Science appeals to people "along the line of their physical needs." In that respect it follows in the footsteps of Jesus, who did not scorn to appeal to the people of his day "along the line of their physical needs." His miracles, which were performed "along the lines of the physical needs" of humanity, are mentioned in thirty-nine of the eighty-nine chapters of the four gospels. May we not conclude that these signs are inseparable from Christianity, and that any criticism of Christian Science upon that basis is a criticism of Christianity?

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