Editorial September 18, 1902 Issue

The rule by which, in Christian Science, the words ...

Editor

The rule by which, in Christian Science, the words Principle, Mind, Spirit, Soul, Life, Truth, Love, are used, as names of God, and as synonymous with the name God, is clearly defined in our text-book, Science and Health. On page 465 we read: "They refer to one absolute God, and nothing else. They are also intended to express the nature, essence, and wholeness of Deity."

The misuse of these words is apparent in the last paragraph of the article on "The Education of Man" in the Sentinel of September 11. To write that love is the principle of all good, the truth of all good, the spirit of all good, is not scientific. The capitalization is incorrect. It should read, divine Love is God, the Principle or Spirit of all that is good or true.

The word Love when used to signify God expresses infinite Love, infinite Principle, infinite Truth, infinite Good. Human "love" is only the reflection of the infinite Principle, Love.

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