Article February 1, 1913 Issue

That Christian Science "is one of the doctor's best economic assets"...

John M. Dean—Memphis, Tenn.

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That Christian Science "is one of the doctor's best economic assets" is a novel argument, and exactly the reverse of most statements given out under such circumstances; for it is self-evident that if materia medica had even approached a sure method of cure, there would have been little or no demand for Christian Science as a healing agent. The fact is, that comparatively few people turn to Christian Science until all medical means have been exhausted and man's extremity has become God's opportunity. Though as a class Christian Scientists are healthy and happy, having neither need nor desire to return to outgrown and discarded systems, they nevertheless have a deep respect for conscientious practitioners of every school of medicine, and these are largely in a majority; but the rash and sensational diatribes of a noisy minority too often pass current with the casual public as being proven facts. It is only such as these who seem to delight in maligning Christian Science, and nothing in this article is intended as a criticism of the noble medical fraternity as a whole. It is a good thing for any group of people not to have to stand sponsor for the foolish words and acts of isolated individual members, and the medical profession is no exception to this rule.

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