In a letter which appeared in a...

Gordon William Flower, Committee on Publication for Gloucestershire, England—Cirencester

Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard

In a letter which appeared in a recent issue of your paper a correspondent who signed himself "Nemo" chose to classify Christian Science with British Israelism, spiritualism, and astrology. Christian Science has nothing whatever in common with these systems.

He also referred to Christian Science as a "substitute for the Christian faith." This remark clearly indicates a lack of accurate information regarding this religion, and for the benefit of your readers I should like to correct the erroneous impression the remark conveyed.

Christian Science is the discovery of the teaching of Christ Jesus as it was practiced by him in healing the sick, reforming the sinner, and raising the dead; and he said that anyone who believed on him should do these works, and greater.

Christian Science is the Science of right thinking, and it enables one to gain the Mind which was in Christian Jesus and to think from his spiritual standpoint. Christian Scientists are striving to emulate his works by worshiping God "in spirit and in truth." Therefore this religion is not a "substitute for the Christian faith;" it is the very essence of religion; in fact, it is the reinstatement of primitive Christianity, and is of incalculable benefit to all who accept it and put its teachings into practice.

Your correspondent refers your readers to certain books, but to gain a correct knowledge of Christian Science one must read its textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. This book can be borrowed free of charge from any Christian Science Reading Room or public library.

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