Article June 14, 1952 Issue

FROM ANNUAL REPORTS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION

Rights and Privileges of Christian Scientists

Ontario, Canada

For the information of the Christian Scientists in the Field, inquiries were made of the Department of National Defense, Ottawa, as to the requirements necessary for the appointment of a Christian Science chaplain in the Canadian Armed Services. We were advised that it would be necessary for approximated seven hundred and fifty adherents of Christian Science to he recorded on the nominal rolls of that department. This indicates that it is advisable for members of Christian Science churches and adherents of this religion to make sure when enlisting that they are correctly classified as Christian Scientists, not merely as Protestants.

During the year a communication was received from the Chaplain of the Fleet, Department of National Defense, Naval Service, Ottawa, requesting information which would enable him to arrange for Christian Scientists in this particular branch of the services to receive the care and attention to which they are entitled. This information was promptly furnished. In his letter of inquiry, the chaplain stated, "At any time when one of the practitioners desires to visit his boys who are serving with us, our padre would see to it that the boys are duly informed of the time and place in which to meet the practitioner." May we encourage all Christian Scientists to take full advantage of this thoughtful provision.

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