Editorial December 26, 1970 Issue

Bridging the Generation Gap

Alan A. Aylwin

Christian Science teaches that the only devil there can even seem to be is the belief that mind is mortal and fragmented into a multitude of little personal minds. This falsity, when unchecked by the understanding that God is the one indivisible divine Mind, has brought division between races, religions, cultures, and nations. One of its latest ploys is to suggest increasing friction between the generations.

Not without reason, many young people are dissatisfied with the status quo in society. They are hungry for deeper meaning in life, a higher system of values, indeed, in many instances, for an entirely new life-style. Older folk tend to see much good in the traditional and familiar. They cling to the old landmarks, to what they consider to be proven means and methods for reaching legitimate goals. There is value in both outlooks, and more than human wisdom is requisite to arrive at a right solution.

Common sense tells us that an ideal society will not be achieved overnight. So an impetuous, self-willed attempt to overthrow existing institutions without well-planned alternatives will only bring sudden retrogression and chaos. Mrs. Eddy tells us, "A rash conclusion that regards only one side of a question, is weak and wicked; this error works out the results of error."^{Miscellaneous Writings, p. 288;}

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