Article June 28, 1958 Issue

"PERFECTION IS NORMAL"

S. LESLIE G. BEAUFOY

Normality is that which does not deviate from an established standard or rule; that which is regular and natural. Christian Science, which derives its sanction from the inspired Word of the Scriptures, declares God to be the only cause or creator, divine Principle, the unchanging Father and Mother of the universe.

Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," defines God precisely as Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, and Love. These synonymous terms combine as one to embrace all perfection and eternality.

Since God is All-in-all and perfect, in Christian Science that which is really normal is understood to be and must be demonstrated as perfect, nothing less. Mrs. Eddy says in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 104), "According to Christian Science, perfection is normal,—not miraculous."

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