Article January 23, 1995 Issue

Divine logic and healing

Janet Doud Driskill

While I was a student in high school, I found myself wondering how to approach the study of the physical sciences since they contrasted so definitely with what I was learning in the Christian Science Sunday School. One thing I did know. I had learned that I could turn to God, divine Mind, for answers to any questions. I already had unmistakable proof of this when I was in the seventh grade. I had been having difficulty with reading and with comprehending what I was reading. Through what I had learned in Christian Science, I was healed. The healing came in a moment of inspiration during a test in school. From that time on, I had no further difficulty with my reading or other studies. I knew that the difference in my ability before and after this experience was not coincidental. It had to be the effect of an intelligence not resident in me personally— the effect of Mind, God. I saw something of what it means to be God's spiritual likeness, His reflection.

My study of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy provided an answer to my concern about academic subjects. She states, "Academics of the right sort are requisite. Observation, invention, study, and original thought are expansive and should promote the growth of mortal mind out of itself, out of all that is mortal" (Science and Health, p. 195).

Through my study of geometry I could already see that we were learning the process of logic by stating a fact and then substantiating it with true statements. Finally we would say Q.E.D., Quod erat demonstrandum, a Latin phrase meaning that "which was to be proved." I could see that the ability to think logically could help me in the study of Christian Science. It could be a guide in my exploration of spiritual truths and their results. For instance, we can see that since God, the only power, is everywhere, anything unlike God has neither power nor existence. So we can rest assured that our need, whatever it may be, is already met.

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