Editorial July 3, 1965 Issue

Demonstrating True Independence

Carl. J. Welz

The independence of the individual is an idea that has been emerging since time began. The man of God's creating is dependent on God alone. Christian Science reveals this man as spiritual, not evolved from matter, but emanating from divine Mind. Individual man expresses the infinite individuality of Mind and reflects Mind's self-government in wisdom, which manifests limitless artistry and ingenuity.

Contrary to the real creation is the inverted image of that creation called mortal man. This inverted image appears in the carnal, or mortal, mind which misconceives reality at every point. This mind's false, material individual is subjected to material law—to chance, to discord, to fear and hate—and through this false law mortal mind constantly opposes the individual's efforts to be free.

Not understanding spiritual reality, human beings believe the inverted image to be true. But the truth is ever present in human consciousness, and the human being sensing this truth make's efforts to free himself.

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