Editorial March 27, 1971 Issue

Christian Science and One's Politics

Carl J. Welz

Not that Christian Science has any policies regarding how one should vote. It does not. But considering, for example, that aspect of politics which is concerned with the way in which public funds are spent, one recognizing Christian Science as the truth of being could be greatly affected in his attitude. Let us see how this applies to three issues that are urgent for city dwellers.

In a few years residents of some cities will find traffic congestion so bad that it will be impossible to travel in the city by automobile. Yet a suggestion that people put money they now spend on private transportation into public conveyances is unpopular enough to prevent anyone running for public office to hint that he believes in it.

Crime and terrorism are making life more and more miserable for city people. Yet the suggestion that citizens can have safe streets and living quarters by paying for adequate protection, not only in money but in personal cooperation and involvement, meets with little genuine support.

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