Editorial January 12, 1957 Issue

THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHANGING WORLD

Harold Molter

MANKIND has experienced constant change throughout its history. Basing its conclusions on evidence drawn largely from the material senses, the world today might be inclined to say with the writer of Ecclesiastes (1:14), "All is vanity and vexation of spirit." Chance, change, insecurity, seem everpresent threats to the harmonious existence of many peoples and nations.

What is the challenge to the Christian Scientist in this changing scene? What can he do in a world of shifting conditions and ideals to help establish order, progress, and an assurance of freedom, peace, and prosperity for all men?

The Apostle Paul gave some interesting advice to the Corinthians in a letter on this subject. He said to them that they should act as ministers of God and not become yoked with unbelievers. And he exhorted them (II Cor.6:17,18), "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the uncleanthing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty."

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