Article January 20, 1951 Issue

Christian Science Committees on Publication Report INCREASING INTEREST IN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

[From annual reports]

Colorado

Six clergymen were reported as making incorrect statements regarding the teachings of Christian Science, four from the pulpit, one in a radio broadcast, and one in a series of discussion meetings. Authorized literature was offered and accepted in five instances when friendly calls were made upon the clergymen. Two expressed a sincere desire to be fair and wanted to know more about Christian Science. Two university professors, and the director of a youth organization were called upon to correct statements made in error. Such calls are in themselves illustrations of the leaven at work. Each affords an opportunity to explain honestly and graciously the teachings of Christian Science and the lifework of our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.

An extraordinary session of the legislature convened for one week in August and considered, among others, one bill of interest to Christian Scientists. This bill, which has now become law, amended the absentee voting laws, including the requirement that a qualified voter applying for an absentee ballot because of physical disability or serious illness must furnish a certificate from a medical doctor. As amended, the law no longer requires a medical certificate. A voter temporarily confined by illness or physical disability may apply for an absentee ballot by simply writing a letter to the election commission or county clerk.

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