Article June 17, 1905 Issue

A Victory in Colorado

Ezra W. Palmer

The Christian Scientists of Colorado are grateful over the outcome of the agitation for medical legislation which has been before the State legislature for several successive sessions. The new medical law enacted by the recent legislature, and signed by Gov. Jesse F. McDonald, contains the following clause, exempting Christian Scientists from the examination prescribed by the measure: "Nothing in this act shall be constructed to prohibit the practice of the religious tenets, or general beliefs of any church whatsoever, not prescribing medicine or administering drugs."

The insertion of this clause is clearly indicative of the growth of a more friendly attitude of public sentiment toward Christian Science in the Centennial State in the past two years. In 1901 a medical bill adverse to Christian Science passed the legislature with scarce a dissenting vote, but was vetoed by Gov. Charles S. Thomas. A similar bill passed the legislature in 1903, but met a like fate at the hands of Gov. James A. Peabody, on the ground that the measure was in violation of the bill of rights of the State constitution.

We recognize in this victory the guiding hand of the Father of whom the Psalmist said, "Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep." A higher step in the emancipation of the race has been won. Our faith in the loving protection of divine Principle has been more firmly established, and our gratitude goes out to our beloved Leader, who has led us thus to prove our right to freedom as sons and daughters of God.—Ezra W. Palmer.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Article

Legislation in North Dakota