For
many centuries men have been told that God is good, omnipresent, and omnipotent; and in the same breath with these benedictions scholastic theology has sounded the maledictory statement that evil is real, influential, attractive, and even unescapable.
When
Christ Jesus included in his comprehensive Sermon on the Mount those encouraging words, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," he set forth the irresistible might of Spirit which accompanies true meekness.
Not
infrequently one hears an individual who knows little of Christian Science, or who has done only very superficial reading on the subject, say, "Science seems to me quite complicated, and I do not understand it.
John A. C. Fraser, Committee on Publication for Alberta, Canada,
The tribute to the willingness of Christian Scientists "to bear testimony to the value of their faith" by a guest speaker at Wesley United Church, in a recent issue, is noted and appreciated.
Herbert W. Beck, Committee on Publication for The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, former Committee on Publication for Northern California,
Many persons think that Christianity has failed, and that the failure has brought about disastrous results, when the fact is the world is suffering because the teachings of Christianity have not been sufficiently applied to human experiences.
Mrs. Edith M. Pickthall, Committee on Publication for Carnarvonshire,
Referring to "Churchman's" criticism of the teaching of Christian Science in regard to Christ Jesus, I would point out that Jesus never claimed to be God.
Christian Science activities are now being carried on by this Committee as the agency of the churches and societies in this state in two state hospitals for the insane, three state penal institutions, and two state reformatories.
Those
who have learned something of Christian Science find that they profit by considering afresh from time to time its evident significance for mankind.
with contributions from The Christian Science Board of Directors
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Herbert W. Beck, Committee on Publication for The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, former Committee on Publication for Northern California,