Editorial February 6, 1971 Issue

Don't Let It Fool You!

Alan A. Aylwin

In some quarters the word "sin" is regarded as archaic, with little or no meaning in the nineteen-seventies. The fact is that sin is just as destructive as ever to human health and happiness. But the belief is growing that all rules of human thought and conduct are man-made and so one can do pretty much as he likes as long as no one else is hurt. The existence of a divine Arbiter is seen as a doubtful hypothesis at best, and as an out-and-out myth by many.

Because of this attitude, it may be helpful to discuss briefly the meaning of the word "sin" in the light that Christian Science throws on the nature of man.

First of all, by uncovering the real identity of man this Science demolishes the harmful theological doctrine that man is born into sin, that he is a natural sinner. It reveals man's true selfhood to be spiritual, a divine idea expressing the perfect nature of God, infinite Mind. Man, then, is immortal, pure, loving, just, wise. These attributes are the substance of his being.

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