Article May 28, 1960 Issue

PROTECTING AND FURTHERING OUR CAUSE

BARBARA J. PELLMAN

The standing that Christian Science has attained in the world is reason for much gratitude among students of this religion. Usually, the words "Christian Science" evoke respect and admiration among thinking people today. However, in the early history of the Christian Science movement derision and scorn rather than respect and admiration were the general rule. Mrs. Eddy was ridiculed, as were those who followed her teachings, and sometimes denounced alike by press, public, and clergy.

How was it possible, then, for this new religion to withstand the evil onslaught, emerge victorious, and become strong and firmly established?

To answer this question, one must understand that Mrs. Eddy's purpose in establishing the Church of Christ, Scientist, was healing. In the "Historical Sketch" from the Manual of The Mother Church by our Leader, it is recorded that "on motion of Mrs. Eddy, it was voted,—To organize a church designed to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing" (p. 17).

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