Article November 19, 1904 Issue

The courts have held that "if there are distinct and different...

with contributions from Frank W. Gale.

The Wasp

The courts have held that "if there are distinct and different schools of practice, as allopathic or old school, homoeopathic, Thompsonian, hydropathic or water cure, and a physician of one of those schools is called in, his treatment is to be tested by the general doctrines of his school, and not by those of other schools." This rule applies to Christian Science practice; and that its practitioners possess skill and knowledge of Christian Science is shown by the large percentage of cases healed.

If Christian Scientists used drugs and material remedies, it would be perfectly proper for them to study the same text-books and pass the same examinations as the regular medical practitioners, for they should have a thorough knowledge of what they practise. But as Christian Science is essentially a religion, and its teachings and practice are spiritual and mental, the course of study required necessarily differs from that of the medical student. Those who practise Christian Science have given the subject years of study, before and after class instruction, and are thus qualified to minister to those in need of help. Christian Scientists are not violating any law, and the practice of Christian Science can only result in benefiting humanity.

Frank W. Gale. The Wasp, San Francisco, Cal.

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