Article July 18, 1914 Issue

The Lectures

with contributions from R. P. de Graffenried, J. W. Harwood, Alice E. Frackelton, Theo. A. Chelson, E. E. Sutherland, C. A. Swartz, A. R. Museller, G. W. Walthall

The remarks by Judge R. P. de Graffenried of the district court, in introducing Bicknell Young at the lecture on Christian Science in the Hinton Theater, were in part as follows:—

When we contemplate the manner in which the people of the world are becoming interested in and adopting the basic truths of religion as enunciated by Mrs. Eddy, it seems marvelous. Well do I remember that only a few years back there was but a handful of those who adhered to the fundamentals taught by her. I know that it is hard for a person reared in an orthodox church and taught its principles and doctrines from infancy, to give this subject a fair and honest consideration. We are too apt to condemn it as sacrilegious without knowing one of its fundamental teachings. We should strive to overcome this prejudice and give this subject the due and earnest consideration that it deserves, and if after fair investigation and conscientious thought we cannot embrace this religion, then no harm is done. I have little respect for the individual who will denounce this or any other subject as a heresy, and at the same time confess his ignorance of its teachings.

It is said that the Christian Science religion is practical, a religion for the home and for the business office, a religion which reaches out and seeks to uplift fallen humanity and implant within them a yearning desire to lead a better and nobler life. It is said that it is a religion which brings joy, happiness, and contentment; and if this be true, it should be welcomed by the people in all countries and its doctrines be embraced by all classes.—Correspondence.

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