Editorial June 1, 1907 Issue

"EXTRA GOOD RISKS."

Archibald McLellan

The question of whether or not Christian Science heals, is being steadily answered in the affirmative, even in the minds of those who have not yet accepted its teachings, and as an instance of this we quote the following editorial note from a recent issue of the well-known Burlington (Ia.) Hawkeye:—

A great life insurance company has instructed its agents by circular: "Christian Scientists are as a class extra good risks, and should be solicited." Now that must mean something. It is founded upon some vital principle. A peaceful mind, faith, hope, and contentment—these are regarded as conducive to health and longevity. When a great corporation, whose purpose is to make money, accepts that statement as a truth and adjusts its financial interests accordingly, the hard-headed, practical man cannot very well ignore the fact. The conclusion is, not that every one should become a Christian Scientist in his religious faith, but that the qualities and habits which produce such beneficent results ought to be fostered. Industry, sobriety, generous impulses, faith in God and man, service for others—these are all attributes of happiness and long life.

When it is taken into account that the great majority of those who now are Christian Scientists embraced their present faith when they were in a condition of health which would have debarred them from obtaining insurance in any company, it is somewhat of a tribute to the efficacy of Christian Science that its followers are now raised from the class of "rejected risks" to that of "extra good." This, however, is not all that Christian Science is doing for humanity. It is bringing men and women into a closer communion with God. It is uplifting their ideals, and making them better in every way. But even if the healing of disease were all that Christian Science is accomplishing, mankind would still be debtor to Mrs. Eddy. We doubt the ability of any one to convince the man mentioned in a dispatch to the Los Angeles Times that Christian Science is not a beneficent force. We quote as follows:—

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