Article July 14, 1986 Issue

Peace begins with me

HELEN G. HASLER

"Can you stop war?" This was the provocative question I asked my Christian Science Sunday School students, who were in their early teens. Their startled looks told me I had really stirred up their thinking.

I was substituting in the class that morning and did not seem to be making much headway with the students. Quickly I turned to God, the Father, and asked Him what I could say to these young people to rouse them and get a thoughtful discussion started. My question certainly startled them, but I still didn't get much of a response. So I started around the circle, asking each one a challenging question.

I asked one student, "Do you argue with your brothers and sisters?" I received a rather reluctant nod, but a nod nevertheless. I asked the next student, "Do you disagree with your parents?" That question hit home! I continued questioning and asked, "Do you find fault with your teachers?" Another affirmative reply. Still one more question, "Do you ever lose your temper?" They all agreed to that one.

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