I Believe in God

The question Do you believe in God? requires a thoughtful answer. It may mean defining terms, if the answer is to be clearly understood.

I was asked this question recently by an intelligent young college student who was searching for some ultimate value in life that would have substance and meaning for her. Her studies in philosophy had not satisfied her, and her examination of orthodox and ritualistic religions had given her nothing to hold on to. She had acquired the impression that God might be some Being just beyond reason or understanding, something or someone outside oneself, perhaps a state of thought to strive for.

She knew I was a student of Christian Science, but she knew little of what Science means. I was grateful to be able to answer her without equivocation: "Yes, I do believe in God," and to outline some of the reasons for my confidence in His goodness and love and ever-presence.

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