Article July 13, 1912 Issue

Contrary to the assertion of the author of a paper quoted...

Frank Bell

Lebanon (Pa.) Report

Contrary to the assertion of the author of a paper quoted in your issue of May 18, there is no important resemblance between prevailing Buddhism and Christian Science. One is a mystic philosophy, the other a practical rule of living. One demands the acceptance of doctrinal theories, the other asks to be believed only to the extent that it is capable of individual demonstration. One is grossly idolatrous, the other is founded upon the first commandment.

The supreme test in Christian Science is that which was laid down by the Founder of Christianity, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also." The record is prolific of evidence that these "works" consisted of healing the sick as well as destroying sin. Men and women are Christian Scientists today to the degree in which they meet this test in their daily lives.

Christian Science is a restoration of pure primitive Christianity, a Christianity which, in the early days as now, was distinguished less by preaching than by practise; a Christianity "with signs following," demonstrating its power in the spiritual and physical regeneration of the victims of sin and disease. Its marvelous growth in this practical age is due to the fact that it is a demonstrable religion.

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