Article May 22, 1909 Issue

It is very true that Christian Science considers much of...

John L. Rendall

Muscatine (Ia.) Journal

It is very true that Christian Science considers much of the dogma and creed, much of the man-made systems and beliefs which pass current as Christianity, as unnecessary and superfluous. It is also true that "Christian Scientists claim the commission given to the disciples was for all time." This is because Truth is infinite, unlimited; because God changes not; in Him, as the apostle James states, is "no variableness, neither shadow of turning;" it is because the Christ is "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."

Christian Scientists recognize clearly that to the mortal sense of things which Paul described as the "carnal mind," sin, disease, and death are very much of a reality, and that all the reality there is to these things is fully covered in his statement, "To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace." Christian Science makes a clear and positive distinction between the human sense of things, or the "carnal mind" sense of things which is miscalled man, and the real man which, according to Genesis i. 27, God created "in his own image," and it is this real and ideal man which Mrs. Eddy refers to in the quotations which our critic erroneously applies to the mortal or finite concept of man. It is clear to every Christian Scientist that this finite concept called man must be displaced by the true idea or "image of God" which is the real man.

Every effort of every Christian Scientist is intelligently directed toward this end. If our brother were better acquainted with the real objects and aims of Christian Scientists, if he had a more comprehensive understanding of what they are trying to do, he would have less disposition to criticize them. Christian Scientists are striving to help humanity according to their sense of the best way to do it, and they must abide by the basis of judgment established by our beloved Master: "By their fruits ye shall know them."

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