Editorial July 9, 1904 Issue

A Question of Education

In recent years quite a number of educational institutions have been established which have been referred to or advertised as "Christian Science schools," and because of this designation the impression has gone out that they are in some manner a part of our denominational institutions. This is a mistake, and to call these institutions "Christian Science schools" is no more in keeping with the facts than it would be to call a certain store a "Christian Science dry goods store" because the proprietor is a Christian Scientist.

If such institutions were authorized to teach Christian Science, they might properly be called "Christian Science school," but not being so authorized, the designation is a misnomer. The By-laws of the Mother Church are very explicit as to who may and who may not teach Christian Science, the number of pupils that may be taught by an authorized teacher of Christian Science, etc., and it can readily be seen that such institutions as those to which we refer are not within the scope of the By-laws, and are not contemplated by them.

Such schools are nothing more nor less than private enterprises, and their usefulness must depend entirely upon the ability and capacity of those in charge of them to impart information in such branches as are necessary to the sound and thorough education of the young. Christian Science is not taught through mathematics, music, chemistry, nor any other of the studies comprising the curriculum of the schools; and attempts to teach it by any method other than the orderly and authorized one should be avoided.

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