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The gentleman who is discussing Christian Science in...
Toronto (Ont.) World
The gentleman who is discussing Christian Science in your columns begins his article by venturing the prophecy that Christian Science "will never become popular—never become the religion of the common people." Unfortunately for his argument, the fact is that Christian Science has already become popular, and a glance at the composition of its churches will prove that it is distinctively the religion of the common people. All classes are represented in its ranks, and the reason for its popularity it that it gives results, it satisfies those who are seeking a whole salvation,—not only a surcease from sin, but a panacea for physical suffering.
Christian Science does not repudiate the Scriptures, as some of our critics would have the public believe. We simply differ in our interpretation of the Scriptures, just as Martin Luther differed from the orthodox church of his day, just as John Wesley differed from the established church of his day and just as dozens of other religious thinkers have dissented from some form or other of popular religious dogma. In attempting to understand the Scriptural exegesis of the Christian Scientists, its fundamental premises must be kept in mind. The whole teaching of Christian Science is based upon the primary statement that God is Spirit, and since God is declared in the Scriptures to be the only creator, we have in Christian Science the corollary proposition that all causation is spiritual. We have the Scriptural warrant for believing also that Spirit is not matter, nor like matter, but rather that it is the very opposite of matter. Paul said, "The flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other." Holding such views, sustained, as we believe they are, by the Scriptures, it will be understood that the Christian Scientist's interpratation of the Bible is not material or physical but rather spiritual or supersensible. Now we believe most emphatically in the resurrection, and we also believe that it is "the immediate effect of our Lord's coming," but we hold that the statements as to the resurrection of the dead are to be construed not literally, nor materially, but metaphysically.

April 24, 1909 issue
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EVIL IMPERSONAL
SAMUEL GREENWOOD.
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"THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT"
ARTHUR E. JENNINGS.
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"WATCH YE THEREFORE"
ANNIE M. PAYNE.
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GRATITUDE
GENEVIEVE BOOTH.
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THE CHANGED THOUGHT
ERNESTINE HADKINSON.
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THE NINETY-FIRST PSALM
JOHN ASHCROFT.
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ATTAINMENT
ELLEN ALMIRA DOW.
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Our critic is right in stating that Christian Science "is...
J. V. Dittemore
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Our critic's assumption that the Christian Scientist in the...
George Shaw Cook
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We would like to ask our critic if he considers the Mind...
H. Coulson Fairchild
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The gentleman who is discussing Christian Science in...
Willard S. Mattox
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A recent criticism delivered at the Museum of Art is...
Charles K. Skinner
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION
Archibald McLellan
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HONESTY
Annie M. Knott
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A HAZARDOUS CONCLUSION
John B. Willis
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Frank Householder, Louise Delisle Radzinski, Susan A. Beauchamp, Tyna P. Stillwell, Katharine McBean, Marguerite Lynn, Blanche S. Shannon, Chas. L. Dunham, Gertrude E. Salter, Mary Rice Brinton, John F. Phillips
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Clifford P. Smith, Ben M. Smith, Frederick Neudorff
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As it is now over three years since I was healed in...
Clara J. Swanets
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I am glad indeed to express publicly my gratitude for...
Susan Ames Deering
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It is about nine years since I came into Christian Science
Ernest Ruoff with contributions from Cora Ruoff
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I wish to express my heartfelt thankfulness for the many...
Hattie L. Phillips
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Humbly, prayerfully, and with an earnest desire that...
I. I. Hildreth with contributions from Grace N. Deming
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I am glad to be able to add my testimony to those of...
Margaret E. Hamann
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It is with the greatest pleasure that I submit my testimony...
Frank S. Hornbeck
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Before Christian Science was brought to my notice I...
Jean C. Green
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Seven years ago I learned what it means to "trust in the...
W. J. Cantonwine
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My heart is full of gratitude for my understanding of...
Anderson Jefferson
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In gratitude to God for all the blessings which have...
Caroline A. Breadner
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REASSURANCE
MARION COOK STOW
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from C. A. S. Dwight