Article June 2, 1928 Issue

In a recent issue of your paper reference is made to a...

Arthur J. Chapman, Committee on Publication for the State of Louisiana,—New Orleans

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In a recent issue of your paper reference is made to a sermon delivered in this city recently, wherein "Christian Science and New Thought" are classified as "new and strange" doctrines. It has become somewhat of a habit for our critics to associate Christian Science with other teachings, usually for the purpose of criticism; but one who is well informed on the subject would readily understand there is nothing in common between them. The desire "to solve the mystery of God" is really the basic reason why such a large number of people are to-day taking up the study of Christian Science; for, after all, to know God means better health, better morals, and a keener sense of our obligations to our fellow-men; and surely our critic would not wish to destroy that which promises to bring about these results.

The teachings of Christian Science may be comparatively new, but they certainly cannot be considered "strange," for they are a restatement of primitive Christianity; and as a result of their application "the sick are healed, the sorrowing are comforted, and the sinning are reformed" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 78). Humanly speaking, the history of Christian Science may be short, but it abounds with incident of great importance having reference to the spiritual welfare of the human race; while its literature is attracting the attention of learned men and women all over the world in constantly increasing numbers.

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