Article May 15, 1909 Issue

Our critic states that Christian Science is illogical

Frederic C. Hotchkiss

Middletown (Conn.) Penny Press

Our critic states that Christian Science is illogical. Among its adherents are many men and women of broad thought and culture, who, in their study of the Christian Science text-book, find its teachings eminently logical. It states, as its premise, the omnipotence of a God who is good, Spirit, the only creator, and it accepts without flinching the conclusions from this premise. Christian Science works according to Principle, and the results prove it a religion of practicality and common sense. As it is based on the omnipotence of God, it does not limit His healing power to "nervous disorders." Jesus worked on this basis, and he healed organic as well as functional diseases.

Mrs. Eddy's attitude toward her followers is not that of a "monarch." Although the pioneer movements of the church have depended on her steadfast endeavor, she has always put the work of Christian Science into the hands of her students as fast as they were able to carry it. She has taught the church to work for Principle, and not for any personality.

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