Article October 25, 1999 Issue

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Q Why don't you drink, smoke, or use social drugs?

A Addictive or intoxicating substances enslave individuals. Drugs may dull a person's moral judgment, and impair his ability to understand his relation to God. They may seem to give the promise of a better life, but they can never deliver the joy and substance of spiritual life. Christian Science awakens people to the peace and satisfaction that are found in God's love and care. This frees them from relying on stimulants.

Q What about vaccinating your children?

A If vaccination is compulsory, Christian Scientists see that this is done. They recognize, however, that genuine, permanent immunity from disease lies in an understanding of and trust in God's laws and freedom from the fear of disease.

Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, established the Church of Christ, Scientist, "to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing."

Manual of The Mother Church
by Mary Baker Eddy

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