Article September 5, 1925 Issue

A visiting clergyman, speaking recently in "defense of...

Peter B. Biggins, Committee on Publication for Alberta, Canada,—Edmonton

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A visiting clergyman, speaking recently in "defense of the orthodox faith," said that divine healing was "contrary to the teachings of Christ." This utterance sounds strange from a preacher of the gospel.

It is plain that Christ Jesus practiced divine healing. It is plain, too, that the Master's healing practice was not contrary to his teaching, but in strict accord with it. Not only did Jesus heal through divine power, but he made clear that his followers also must do so as a proof of their discipleship. He said: "These signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover." This healing power has been rendered practical in Christian Science, and Christian Scientists have made a good beginning in this direction and are proving, in increasing measure, the present practicality of the teachings of Jesus on this important subject.

The reverend gentleman is to be commended for his opposition to mere pacificism in religion, and also—in some respects—for his opposition to certain tendencies in modern religious teachings; but this unfortunate statement regarding divine healing—if he was correctly reported—should not be allowed to pass unchallenged. While Jesus' teaching was regarded as heterodox by the rabbis of his day, the Master's teaching and practice were truly orthodox, if we use the term orthodox in its original sense as meaning correct, true, or sound. Therefore a defense of the orthodox Christian faith should perforce include a defense of Christian healing.

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