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While reading a communication in a recent issue signed...
New London (Conn.) Telegraph
While reading a communication in a recent issue signed "Spectator," it seemed to me that much difficulty might arise in determining which of the many different methods of treating disease should be classified as "false and ignorant systems." And if parents are not to select the kind of treatment for their children, more or less conflict might arise over the question as to which system should be used. One parent might object to allopathy for his child and prefer homeopathy, while one who had adopted the eclectic school might protest if osteopathy were insisted upon for his child. There also arises the question of responsibility. Where is the responsibility going to rest; on the parent or the state?
Just so long as the state regards the parent as the natural guardian, and requires the parent to provide all necessities for the child, nothing can take from the parent the duty of electing what system of healing shall be used. This being so, the parent would certainly select the system which in his experience has proven the most efficient. He naturally would not have faith in a method which had failed him and which he had abandoned. Christian Scientists teach their children at an early age to decide for themselves what they will rely upon for their healing, and any one observing a company of such children will certainly note the absence of any evidence of neglect.
Many thousands of children have been healed by Christian Science after materia medica has failed. The writer at this time recalls two such cases which came under his own observation, where the doctors declared they had done all that was possible, and nothing could save the children. Both of these children are today well, having been healed through Christian Science, to which they owe all. This healing took place several years ago, and since then these children have depended entirely upon Christian Science for their healing. The injustice of requiring their parents to deprive these children of that which saved their lives is too apparent to call for comment.
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October 30, 1909 issue
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CONCERNING PROGRESS
SAMUEL GREENWOOD.
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THE "THORN IN THE FLESH"
E. E. LAWRENCE.
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CONTINGENCIES
J. MILES CHAMBERS, M.R.C.S., ENG., L.R.C.P.,
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NOW
HELEN L. YOUNG.
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REQUIREMENTS IN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTICE
EMMA C. SHIPMAN.
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CONVERSATION
ANNE DODGE.
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The words translated "miracle" in the Greek text of...
Frederick Dixon
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Mrs. Eddy recognizes that to the sense of mortals there...
Gray Montgomery
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Christian Science relies wholly upon the power of God...
Olcott Haskell
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Christianity is and should be the outcome of the life of...
William C. Kaufman
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Nineteen centuries ago a teacher startled a slumbering...
Nellie M. Johnson
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RECOMPENSE
LILLA ELLEN BOWLEY.
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT
Archibald McLellan
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"BE COURTEOUS"
Annie M. Knott
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN A COMMITTEE OF INQUIRY AND THE DIRECTORS
with contributions from E. F. Hatfield, John V. Dittemore
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Eva S. Lombard, Mary Baker Eddy, W. H. Vogell, J. Allen Barris, Edith Sackett, R. Stanhope Easterday, Clare G. Cameron, Emily Wright Hood, Stephen Metcalf, Olive Allison, Emerson W. Chaille, Arthur E. Overbury, Grace S. Voorhees, Rose E. Kent, Calvin C. Hill, Hannah M. Evans
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Percival B. Garvey, J. F. Gaylor
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Out of th' abysmal past,...
T. E. Scantlin
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I accepted Christian Science, took a few weeks' treatment,...
P. L. Yarbrough
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Thanks be to God that I have lived to see the pure Christ teaching...
Emma Von Gansange
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I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science...
Elenor Brown-Mort
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I have long felt that I wanted to add my testimony to...
Louise Starr Conrad with contributions from Lily M. Fellers
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A few months ago, when spent with disease, my steps...
Luella W. Powell
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My experience of July 4, 1908, may be of help to others,...
Lillian Lewis Vose
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I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science...
Lettie A. Moore
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I have been interested in Christian Science over four...
John M. Craig with contributions from Etta M. Doty
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During the month of August, 1906, I was suffering from...
Eliza Mann with contributions from Ida Meier
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I am moved by deep gratitude to God to add my testimony...
Charles F. Maxwell
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For several years my husband and I have spent a few...
Gracie D. Morin
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I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science...
J. H. Rideout with contributions from Inez Rideout
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THE HOUSE OF LIFE
HARRIET F. PICKARD.
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from Lyman Abbott, William S. Morgan