Article March 30, 1907 Issue

It is peculiar how readily a false impression is picked...

Aberdeen (Wash.) Bulletin

It is peculiar how readily a false impression is picked up and assimilated, and how hard a time truth has to find lodgment in the average mind, especially if it pertains to some new doctrine that is opposed to our early teachings and our opinionated prejudices. We do not belong to the Christian Science Church, and have no further interest in it than we have in every other organization which is striving earnestly for the betterment of society and the amelioration of human suffering, but we do feel that it should have the same consideration that is accorded others. It should have the credit of being sincere, and hostile criticism should be withheld until the critic knows what he is criticising. At the lecture last night, Judge Buskirk outlined in an earnest and logical way the plan of salvation as followed by his Church, and there was nothing in his argument that was at variance with the Scriptures. He maintained that theirs was a religion to live by, so that one might be the happier on earth and the more fully prepared to receive his reward in the world to come. Of course he claimed that Christian Science could cure all manner of ills that flesh is heir to, and though as yet we are not ready to discard the services of a physician for the various contagious diseases, when it comes to a question of contentment of mind we feel that this new doctrine will be of inestimable value. If the belief will bring comfort and peace of mind, as the judge assured us, we are for that religion, and want it applied where it will do the most good. Judge Buskirk says that Christian Science, in presenting its case to the world, has the best evidence, the evidence of the witnesses' own experiences. Because we do not find this relief, and because we do not believe this new doctrine, is no reason why we should deny the relief and the belief to others who can get comfort from it. Christian Science has become an anknowledged fact, and it is making itself felt as a living, breathing religion, and there is no doubt in our mind that it is doing and will continue to do much good in the way of restraining men from evil, lifting up dejected mortals, and bringing comfort and peace to many a weary soul; and that is the object of all true religion.

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