Article July 19, 1900 Issue

Masonry and Christian Science

Alfred Farlow

The Union

To the Editor of The Union.

Sir:—I have just read the letter by F. H. Coolbroth, published in your issue of the 30th ult. He writes, "That the Masons offered their assistance to the family of Mrs. Torrence of Topeka, Kan., whose death was due to Christian Science treatment, does not argue that they are friendly to Christian Science."

I think it is apparent to your readers that my purpose was not to make a plea that the body of Masons were favorable to Christian Science, though I know a great many Masons who are believers in Christian Science; and surely there can be no wrong in crediting them with kindness toward this faith. It was unjust to the Masonic order, as well as to Christian Scientists, that they should be reported as prosecuting a Christian Scientist because of her failure to heal Mrs. Torrence. Besides the public are entitled to the truth.

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