Article January 3, 1942 Issue

In your recent issue it is pointed...

Sherwood Kretsinger

Oregon Statesman

[Sherwood Kretsinger, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon, in the Oregon Statesman, Salem]

In your recent issue it is pointed out that the list of "conscientious objectors" includes seven from among Christian Scientists. I respectfully ask space in your columns so that there may be no misunderstanding by your readers of our loyalty to and support of our government.

The Christian Science Board of Directors, in one of our recent publications, stated (Christian Science Sentinel, January 4, 1941): "It should be said that a Christian Scientist could not claim exemption as a conscientious objector without misrepresenting Christian Science, for in the Church Tenets or platform of the Christian Science church no specific reference is made to participation in war or to training therefor. On the other hand, Mrs. Eddy says on page 277 of 'The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany,' 'But if our nation's rights or honor were seized, every citizen would be a soldier and woman would be armed with power girt for the hour.' "

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