Article July 16, 1938 Issue

Love, Its Unfailing Appeal

Written Especially for Young People]

ARTHUR J. TODD

Christian Science, loved, lived, and demonstrated by its students, makes an almost irresistible appeal which no form of words can equal. But the human mind does not always remember this simple fact, and tends unduly to resort to wordy arguments. "He had absolutely no comeback in our argument," said a young student of Christian Science, elatedly referring to a discussion with a former religious teacher.

The first comment on the foregoing is that argument alone never won anybody to a love of Truth. If argument by itself could have saved the world, the human race would have been redeemed long ago. To the student who feels himself outgrowing the old, it may be humanly natural to show off, but he must learn humility and the power of the "still small voice." He will discover that he must love, rather than argue his way out of old religious associations. In his gladness to leave old landmarks he must not maltreat them, but remember the good in them.

If one's thinking rises to the point where it is necessary to sever the old ties of friendship or church affiliation, it is possible to take this step with such gentleness and friendliness as to earn respect, good will, and a measure of understanding for both the individual and the truth to which he has given his new allegiance.

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