Article April 8, 1916 Issue

In connection with the somewhat obscure reference to...

G. S. Paine

Elko (Nev.) Independent

In connection with the somewhat obscure reference to Christian Science in the first sentence of the very interesting article on "Inner Details of the Ford Expedition" in the Independent, I should like to point out for the benefit of your readers that the methods of this expedition and Christian Science have nothing in common. An editorial in The Christian Science Monitor for Dec. 11 said: "The simple truth is that the peacemaker in a hurry always fails to realize that patched-up peaces are only the preludes to further wars." Various other editorials in the Monitor for the past few months have dealt with the whole subject similarly. Any one who so wishes may therefore very easily determine for himself what the authorized literature of Christian Science has to say on the subject of peace and war.

Neither the Bible nor the works of Mrs. Eddy give us any basis for saying, "Peace, peace; when there is no peace." The teachings of Christian Science show us, however, that as we actually turn to and are guided by Principle, the adjustment of the human consciousness to the standard of Principle goes on continually, even through seeming turmoil, until a very real peace is manifested. Just as a Christian Science practitioner does not intrude his aid unsought in any case, but waits until his assistance is specifically asked for, so the would-be peacemaker in Christian Science can accomplish most by minding his own business until his good offices are really desired.

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