Albert E. Lombard, Committee on Publication for Southern California,
In your recent issue, a contributor humorously discussed the flies which bothered him, and referred to Christian Science when he said, "I'd like to see some of that particular religious proclivity practiced and get results on these flies with that method.
On
page 330 of "Miscellaneous Writings" by Mary Baker Eddy we find the following: "The alders bend over the streams to shake out their tresses in the water-mirrors; let mortals bow before the creator, and, looking through Love's transparency, behold man in God's own image and likeness, arranging in the beauty of holiness each budding thought.
There
is an arresting marginal heading, "Immortal memory," on page 407 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
Along
the banks of the beautiful Dix River, in Kentucky, a feat of mechanical engineering has been going on which has given at least one student of Christian Science much food for thought.
Richard E. Prince, Committee on Publication for the State of Virginia,
The press report in your recent issue, under the caption, "Christian Science Meets Opposition in Baltimore," contains at least two misstatements which I shall thank you to permit me to correct.
Kellogg Patton, Committee on Publication for the State of Wisconsin,
One might infer from an editorial in a recent issue of your paper that Christian Science practice is the exercise of the power of the human mind over matter, whereas Christian Science practice is the utilization of the power of the divine Mind, which is God.
Miss Esther Murray, Committee on Publication for Natal, Union of South Africa,
I am sorry to have to ask for more space in your valuable paper for what may appear to be a religious controversy, but I cannot allow the statements regarding Mary Baker Eddy made by your last correspondent to pass without correction.
Lester B. McCoun, Committee on Publication for the State of Nebraska,
A correspondent of your paper, using the signature, "A True Disciple of Christ," says of heaven, "There is no sin there, no hospitals—no cemeteries, no sickness," and then he objects to what he calls "man-made theories like Christian(?