A recent correspondent of your paper is quite right in saying that Christian Science demands a new conception of God and man, and therefore is more than a mere method of healing the sick.
It is quite interesting and pleasing to note that the Episcopal church is forming a society "for the purpose of restoring the gift of healing, as practiced in the early church, but allowed to die out in later years.
In recent issues of your paper there have appeared certain advertisements containing quoted references to Christian Science, which, although apparently kindly in nature and complimentary in intent, might cause some of your readers to arrive at the erroneous conclusion that Christian Science and spiritualism have something in common, whereas the exact opposite is the fact.
In reference to the interesting article in a recent issue of your paper may I present a few viewpoints in order to state the position of Christian Science as to this question, as, I regret to say, there occurred certain misstatements in the article which might lead to misunderstanding of the teaching of Christian Science regarding the enigma of suffering.
After
some knowledge has been gained of the teachings of Christian Science, many of us discover the sincere desire growing in our hearts to serve God, and we look forward with joy to such service, feeling that we are able through our study to serve Him in a better and more intelligent way than ever before.
After
every crisis surmounted, Christian Scientists appreciate more fully Christ Jesus' comprehensive outlook upon the worth-while in this world,—the reality of which he hinted in his Beatitudes with the clarity and simplicity of godliness.
