Article August 11, 1986 Issue

FROM THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION

with contributions from NATHAN TALBOT, NATHAN A. TALBOT

Legal decisions on copyright matters aren't often widely reported in the press. Last summer's preliminary court decision (summarized in the October 7, 1985, issue of the Sentinel) on the copyright of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mrs. Eddy, was a significant exception.

The judge's decision rested on a constitutional argument. But much of the reporting was more sensational in nature, presenting a highly misleading impression not only of the specific issues involved in the case but also of Christian Scientists' church life in general. The plaintiff in particular assailed church members as "geriatric."

The following two letters from the Committee on Publication sought to bring a measure of balance, understanding, and simple honesty to the picture. They are representative of clarifying letters published on the subject in over one hundred newspapers and magazines.

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