Article August 25, 1980 Issue

Man—complete reflection

ELIZABETH LEE LOKEY

Speaking on a radio talk show, an individual, considered an authority, stated that there is no steady correlation between intelligence and ethical judgment. A brilliant person may have poor moral sense. A person with slow comprehension may have a clear understanding of responsible behavior.

This observation of the discrepancies in human makeup led me to look at the situation in the light of Christian Science.

Mrs. Eddy gives a basic point in her answer to two questions. "What is God?" she asks, and answers, "God is incorporeal, divine, supreme, infinite Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, Love." Then, "Are these terms synonymous? Answer.—They are. They refer to one absolute God. They are also intended to express the nature, essence, and wholeness of Deity. ..." Science and Health, p. 465;

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