I was raised as a Christian and was taught that adversity should...

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I was raised as a Christian and was taught that adversity should be willingly endured, since everything in life, good or bad, is sent by God. But the events I encountered during World War II exceeded my mental and physical endurance. I lost my husband, my homeland, and twice lost all my belongings within a few years. Caring for three small children and taking on hard work I was not accustomed to discouraged and depressed me, and I became severely ill. I was sent from one doctor to another, and was taking medicine constantly.

It was then I heard about Christian Science through an acquaintance. I asked her whether she had something I could read to find out about this Science. The very next day I had a copy of The Herald of Christian Science in my hands.

One article in the magazine appealed to me especially. In it the following passage from Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy was quoted (p. 206): "Instead of God sending sickness and death, He destroys them, and brings to light immortality. Omnipotent and infinite Mind made all and includes all. This Mind does not make mistakes and subsequently correct them. God does not cause man to sin, to be sick, or to die."

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