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Our critic's hypothetical case of the supposed leper who...
Freeport (Ill) Journal
Our critic's hypothetical case of the supposed leper who met the Christian Scientist is so absurd as to be scarcely worth noticing except for the reason that it might be taken by some to be a correct presentation of the attitude of Christian Scientists toward those who are afflicted with contagious disease. In the first place Christian Scientists as a class are not disposed to argue with those whom they chance to meet regarding the unreality of disease and matter. They recognize that the average person is strongly imbued with the belief that both are real, and it would be a waste of time if not an imposition to try to force the teachings of Christian Science upon those who are not seeking information on the subject. When the individual is ready to learn something of the unreality of disease and matter, he will find abundant opportunities to do so, and the wise Christian Scientist is perfectly willing that he should be left to choose his own time.
In the second place, Christian Scientists are advised by Mrs. Eddy to respect the feelings of their neighbors concerning the matter of contagion. They are requested by her to have suspected cases of contagious and infections disease diagnosed by physicians and reported to the board of health if required to do so. Furthermore, Christian Scientists are generally very conscientious about observing quarantine regulations when these are imposed, and the community is as a rule in no danger of the spread of contagion by reason of the Christian Scientists' belief that disease is mental and not physical.
A useful hint is contained in this critic's suppositional case of "Mr. A. and Mr. B.," as it furnishes a good illustration of the all too prevalent tendency to frighten people into believing that they are sick. In some instances this sort of argument amounts to little less than hypnotic suggestion of the fear and symptoms of disease to one who might if left alone recover without serious difficulty. Any honest physician of wide experience will confirm what I say about this.
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November 19, 1910 issue
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THE NOTHINGNESS OF EVIL
SAMUEL GREENWOOD.
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"AS ONE HAVING AUTHORITY"
WARWICK JAMES PRICE.
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THE TRUE KNOWING
COUNTESS FANNY VON MOLTKE.
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TRANSFORMATION OF THOUGHT
WILLIAM HART SPENCER.
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DAY BY DAY
GRACE FISH ROBINSON.
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OMNIPRESENCE
ELIZABETH EARL JONES.
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It is to be feared that the new Crusaders are deficient in...
Frederick Dixon
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Our critic's hypothetical case of the supposed leper who...
George Shaw Cook
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There is no patent on being good
Eugene R. Cox
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The basis of Christian Science is purely spiritual, its...
Willis D. McKinstry
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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IRA O. KNAPP, C.S.D.
Archibald McLellan
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IMMORTALITY
Annie M. Knott
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BEING TRUE TO TRUTH
John B. Willis
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A PRAYER
GERTRUDE RING HOMANS.
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from L. E. Fulwider, O. A. Robinson, Ferdinand Staib, Robert Stone
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My early experiences in Christian Science were given...
Fred Halverhout
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I am very glad of the opportunity of acknowledging my...
Cora L. Lockerby
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In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by...
Annie M. King
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The past three years have been the happiest of my life
Georgiana Springer
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I often think of those who are not present at our helpful...
Henry E. Hewitt
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For fifteen years I had eye trouble, which material means...
Candice B. Hobart
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I wish to tell of what I know of Christian Science
Elizabeth Slocum
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It is with the deepest gratitude that I give my testimony...
Helen Blake Phelps
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Throughout the study of a recent Lesson-Sermon these...
Elizabeth Cutting
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It is with a grateful heart that I think of the help which...
Charlotte Prahl with contributions from Henry Ward Beecher
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from C. Silvester Horne, C. L. Goodell, Cameron Mann, William Henry Meredith