A keen
observer of human nature remarked that he was led into Christian Science because he had noticed that the Science churchgores in his community all seemed so eager to get into the edifice, and particularly that those who were arriving somewhat late fairly ran up the steps.
Few
persons who criticize Christian Science for calling attention to sin, sickness, and death as false beliefs realize to what extent their individual experience is affected by that which they know is not true.
In
warning the people to beware of covetousness, our Master gave utterance to these remarkable words: "A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Perhaps
one of the greatest benefits to be derived from the study of Christian Science is the ever increasing understanding of the Scriptures as a practical guide to daily living.
Christian Science teaches that evil is unreal because it is not of divine origin, and this teaching is based squarely upon the Scriptures, which are emphatic in the declaration that God made everything and saw that it was good.
Recently there appeared some excellent advice denouncing the recital of woes and recommending cheerfulness as an antidote for prevailing health conditions.
I have read with interest your editorial and appreciate the earnest desire to uphold the civil law, as well as your recognition of the action taken by First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Evanston in going into court to resist the order of city officials in closing their church.
I have read the editorial reference to Christian Science in which is expressed disapproval of the Christian Scientists' entire reliance upon God for redemption and healing.
Those
who are healed in Christian Science begin to read the Scriptures in the light of spiritual understanding, and as they do so they find statements of healing on well-nigh every page.
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When one is constantly receiving blessings and is filled with gratitude to God for all of them, one cannot have too many ways of expressing that appreciation.
I am very thankful for the spiritual understanding which has come to me through the study of Christian Science and for the capacity to apprehend thought which it has unfolded to me.
Russell S. Slayton
with contributions from Martha A. Slayton
I was afflicted with a skin disease and and suffered many winters from a throat affection in its worst form up to the time I began to attend Christian Science services, when I was twelve years old.
Available articles articles from members of The Mother Church and good testimonies from those healed by Christian Science are always welcomed for consideration by the Editors.
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