Article September 18, 1915 Issue

In a recent issue I find a statement from Evangelist—to...

John S. Rendall

Creston (Iowa) Plain Dealer

In a recent issue I find a statement from Evangelist—to the effect that an attack had been made upon him by Christian Scientists. This statement is as far removed from facts as it is possible to be. The fact is that Christian Scientists defended themselves from an unjust attack made upon them by this clergymen, which is a very different matter. Christian Scientists are clearly within their rights when they endeavor to present to the public a true and accurate statement of their teachings in contradistinction to misrepresentations made by evangelists and others who have but a superficial knowledge of what Christian Science really teaches.

The actual teachings of Christian Science need no apology. Their results in the healing of the sick, the amelioration of suffering, the regeneration of the sinner, and the general betterment among mankind, is their sufficient justification; and it is because of these works, because of these practical proofs of its regenerative mission, that Christian Science presents an impregnable front to those who think they oppose it.

It is to be regretted if this gentleman has made the statement credited to him, namely, that he has ordered one hundred copies of a booklet which "would take the peeling and bark off of every Christian Scientist in town." It occurs to me that this is somewhat incompatiable with the teachings of the meek and lowly Nazarene whom all Christians honor. On one occasion Jesus said: "Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part." I would also commend to our critic the words of Gamaliel as recorded in Acts: "And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to naught: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; last haply ye be found even to fight against God."

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