Article June 19, 1937 Issue

From Letters, Substantially as Published

An article purporting to give a résumé of the teachings...

William K. Primrose, Assistant to the District Manager of Committees on Publication for Great Britain and Ireland,—Londonderry

Derry Journal

An article purporting to give a résumé of the teachings of Christian Science in the "Study and Question Corner" of your issue of August 25 gives a very erroneous statement of them. It is true that the teachings of Christian Science contradict those of many churches and schools of thought, but to try to explain them without understanding them, or even the basis on which they rest, can only lead to confusion and misunderstanding. That the writer of the article is in such a position is very evident, and he naïvely writes that much of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, is unintelligible. Nowhere, may I say, does Mrs. Eddy state that "we may not hope to fathom its meaning."

The teachings of Christian Science give a satisfactory explanation of God as Person, of the atonement, and of other doctrinal beliefs referred to in the article. The divinity of the Christ is reverently acknowledged. May I also add that it is quite incorrect to describe the teachings of Christian Science as pantheistic. Further, the quotation of passages apart from their context is often most misleading.

The teachings of Christian Science are capable of proof through demonstration, and when understood they will be found to be not only in accord with the Bible, but to contain a rule of Christian life and practice which leads to a full salvation.

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