PERSPECTIVE ON THE NEWS May 21, 1979 Issue

SALT and the fan

Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) talks are of vital importance to all of us. The talks address a critical issue— whether the U.S. and U.S.S.R. are capable of putting a cap on the arms race. Will the provisions of the treaty effectively establish arms limitations? Will the treaty be in the best interests of the U.S.? The U.S.S.R.? The world?

A major debate over these issues is shaping up. Public opinion may play a large role in deciding whether the treaty is worthy of ratification. Does the Christian Science Sentinel take a position in this emerging debate? It does—the position that, with divine help, people are capable of making a wise decision, one that is in the interest of all mankind.

As the Editors see it, some of the elements that would stand in the way of the best decision are confusion, fear, uncertainty, misinformation. While we don't pretend that everyone is going to understand all the technical complexities of the treaty, still, we recognize that our readership, who see the promise of prayer, can make a positive contribution to clearing the air for the debate. An understanding that God is divine Mind—the only Mind—and that man is Mind's expression will significantly support the public's ability to approach this issue with thoughtfulness, reason, perception. More than clear human thinking is needed. We must admit that Mind alone governs its universe of ideas. As this is seen, human decisions will evidence more wisdom and intelligence.

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