Article May 14, 1984 Issue

LETTERS TO THE PRESS

From Christian Science Committees on Publication

with contributions from SUZANNE MAHON, RICHARD ROBINSON

The leading editorial in this issue of the Sentinel refers to a television series first presented in England and since then in several other countries. Because of the conspicuous and controversial part Lady Astor played in British life earlier in the century, this series received considerable comment in the letter columns of newspapers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Christian Science Committee on Publication was able to use this opportunity to correct some widely held misconceptions of Christian Science. Two typical corrective letters are printed below.

In The Irish Times, Ltd. Dublin Ireland

The "Nancy Astor" serial now showing on RTE television portrays her character as harsh and callous, in dramatic contrast to the near saintliness of her husband Waldorf. Her behaviour is associated by the play's author with her adherence to Christian Science, but the fact that Waldorf, a man still remembered with deep affection and respect for his character and good works, was also a Christian Scientist is conveniently ignored.

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