Article June 10, 1916 Issue

In a criticism of Christian Science which appeared in a...

Daniel M. Ely

Bellefontaine (Ohio) Examiner

In a criticism of Christian Science which appeared in a recent issue, the statement was made that Christian Scientists "have substituted a human philosophy for religion,—a philosophy which is cold, without soul or heart-throb. They want not a grain of sympathy. It is unreal, impractical, almost impossible." To the contrary, Christian Science is not based upon human philosophy. The first tenet of Christian Science is: "As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life" (Science and Health, p. 497). It is founded upon the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is a religion of Love, which not only enables man to learn of God but to use that knowledge in the healing of sickness as well as the overcoming of sin. It is a religion which is practical, because it embodies not only the words of the great Teacher, but his works as well.

The test of all true religion is in what it does, and the thousands who have identified themselves with the cause of Christian Science are giving abundant proof that this religion makes for the betterment of mankind. It destroys fear and lack; it turns its followers away from hate and jealousy; and it has to its credit the healing of all manner of disease. On page 113 of Science and Health Mrs. Eddy says: "The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love. Without this, the letter is but the dead body of Science,—pulseless, cold, inanimate."

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