Weary
of conflicting theories and wary of fair words that when tried in the balance are found wanting, mankind is demanding demonstrable facts in response to the age-old questions as to the identity, origin, and purpose of human life.
Recently
while pondering the teachings of Christian Science as to the unreality of evil, various seemingly contradictory passages from the Bible on this subject came into memory, and the effect to realize their unity of meaning was so helpful that I should like to pass on to others what I gleaned from them.
In a recent issue, under the subheading of "No Substitute for Christianity" a clergyman is reported as saying, "Around us to-day are confused and uncertain voices—Christian Science, spiritualism, theosophy, and other substitutes for Christ and Christianity.
In a recent issue of The Standard there appeared an article entitled, "Hypnotism and Prejudice," in which Christian Science is referred to as a form of suggestion.
In a series of lectures given in Richmond several statements have been made pertaining to Christian Science which were at variance with its actual teachings and which would mislead your readers.
Our critic approaches the entire question of Christian Science from a purely material standpoint, an attitude which is impossible in considering metaphysics; for it should be remembered that Christian Science interprets the Bible spiritually.
If
there is one statement of Jesus that is fixed in my thought more than another it is, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
The
word "examination" is so frequently before the thought these days, in the press and the tongue, that a few words as to its true meaning is not amiss.
