Article July 17, 1943 Issue

Building a New World

D. MURIEL SAVARY

Never before in human history have there been such vast opportunities for each citizen to assist in the reconstruction of the world as await us all today. As individuals are we accepting our share in the building of a new world?

Even amid vigorous rebuilding plans outlined by statesmen, economists financiers, and architects, the vital part which every individual must play is not lost sight of, for it is recognized that it is not enough for millions of thoughts to turn eagerly and expectantly to this essential building of a new world. It is not sufficient that millions of tongues talk of a bright new future, and already begin to form rosy plans for the prosperous advancement and fulfillment of it in their own lives. If this rebuilding not of one nation, but of the whole world, is to take place, it rests emphatically on individual rebuilding or rebirth. This rebirth, being primarily a mental process, is not accomplished in a moment. It demands that we remold our aims, reanchor our affections, and renew our strength and vigor. How is this tremendous task to be accomplished?

Christian Science, lighting the torch of spiritual endeavor, offers a satisfactory answer. In its pure teachings, the way is made plain whereby we can understand man's true relationship to God. In no other way than in the realization of man's boundless and ample heritage of divine sonship can world problems of limitation or overabundance be solved. As each one's individual expression of the qualities of God is discerned, strife and enmity, personal pride and greed, will be stilled. Through the utilization of Mind's infinite ideas, which are available to all who acknowledge the oneness of God and man, nobler and increasingly successful methods will mark the world's progress towards permanent peace, security, and harmony.

Send a comment to the editors

NEXT IN THIS ISSUE

Article

Awareness of Truth Nullifies Error