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The government of The Mother Church
Part Two
Editors' note: Mr. Peterson, a Christian Science practitioner and teacher, is a former President and also a former General Counsel of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. The following is the second part of a two-part article that began last week. In the first part, the founding of the Church and the establishment of its from of government were discussed. Part two looks further at the method of government and how it is administered and enforced.
When Mary Baker Eddy reorganized the Church of Christ, Scientist, in 1892, she at first felt it wise to have a very limited power of voting in some of the members. Soon, however, she abolished even this, so that her Church was not subject to the human mind through its opinions, votes, and politics.

December 5, 1994 issue
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Unforeseen events and spiritual discovery
Kate R. Colby
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"Ye shall know the truth..."
Cyprian Leslie Kheswa
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Safety for children everywhere
Francesca Jordan Karpel
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The government of The Mother Church
John R. Peterson
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The "extra" dimension
Reynold Ramseyer
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Just some, or our whole trust in God?
Alice Berschauer Howell
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Finding the appropriate response
Russ Gerber
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Morning prayer
Barbara M. Vining
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I turned to Christian Science years ago, at a time of great...
Sara Veltman Tucker
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On April 25, 1993, my whole family worshiped with me in...
Joseph Ozioma Nwosu
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During the first semester of my sophomore year in college...
Bonnie Hancock