Article May 10, 1941 Issue

From Letters, Substantially as Published

A recent issue having included an article on faith-healing,...

Herbert W. Beck, Committee on Publication

New England Journal of Medicine

A recent issue having included an article on faith-healing, and an editorial commenting on the article, may I request the publishing of this corrective letter?

Christian Science is not a "faith cure." Christian Science heals through an understanding of spiritual law. Faith is a component part of the healing work of Christian Science, but faith which rests upon conviction, upon a demonstrable understanding of God's law, is far from a blind, though trusting, hope that prayer will be answered. Mary Baker Eddy writes in her book, "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 97): "Christian Science is not a remedy of faith alone, but combines faith with understanding, through which we may touch the hem of His garment; and know that omnipotence has all power. 'I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me.'"

References made by the author of this article [in the New England Journal of Medicine] to decisions of courts in some jurisdictions seem to imply that Christian Science healing has been condemned by the courts. Findings favorable to Christian Science are not mentioned. Furthermore, practically all the decisions cited relate to occurrences of over a generation ago. They were made from the viewpoint of the then understanding of society as to what Christian Science is and what it does. As a rule, society does not unanimously accept what appears to be an innovation. This is true in the arts and sciences, and in the practice of medicine.

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