Thomas C. Hollingshead, Committee on Publication for the State of Idaho,
If the writer of "Sunday School Lessons" in your recent issue had in mind Christian Science when he wrote, "Some so-called divine healing systems begin by the denial of the fact of sin," his remark needs some correction; for, as his preceding sentence shows, he has a very incorrect understanding of Christian Science; and what he has said might give others a wrong impression.
To
those laboring with the burdens of sin, sickness, and suffering, the blessed truth as revealed in Christian Science comes like "the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass.
What
a vast amount of tireless effort has been put forth from the beginning of recorded history in the search for the truth about God, man, and the universe! In so far as they have been faithful to the truth as laid down by Christ Jesus the governments of the world have made true progress and built on sure foundations.
In
the fourteenth chapter of John's Gospel, that marvelous chapter which reveals the Christliness of Jesus, we have a well-defined lesson in the practical way of loving.
Knowledge
of Christian Science must be gained through the constant study of the Christian Science textbooks, the Bible, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and Mrs.
Ever
since the pen was first dipped to inscribe the history of the human race, it has been alleged that whatsoever one does will come back upon one's self.
Ralph W. Still, Committee on Publication for the State of Texas, in the
The syndicated article appearing in your recent issue under the caption, "My Religion," is timely, indicating, as it does, a serious search for truth and righteousness; but the article misinterprets both the practice and the basis of Christian Science, confusing them with certain suggestive systems and philosophical theories that are wholly dissimilar.
Orwell Bradley Towne, Committee on Publication for the State of New York, in the
I would appreciate space in your columns to answer a statement made by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Flushing, in regard to Christian Science.