Through
healing all manner of so-called incurable conditions of mankind, Christian Science has established itself as the religion taught and practiced by Christ Jesus nineteen hundred years ago; but in spite of this, one may sometimes hear remarks intended to discredit it, or make it appear ridiculous.
When
the student of Christian Science first awakens to the realization that its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy, has furnished "the key" wherewith to unlock the treasures of the Bible, then comes with its amplification the dawn of the spiritual idea indicated in the words, "unto us a child is born.
In a recent issue a critic is reported as again making the statement that the healing by Christian Science is accomplished through "string and continued suggestion," a statement that is wholly wrong, and one which has been corrected repeatedly.
That other churches, owing to the success of Christian Science, should sometime take up the ministry of healing, was an inevitable consequence foreseen by Mrs.
The advice of a well-known writer, quoted in the Empire to regard death as a friend, not as a foe, is so diametrically opposite to the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, who is mentioned therein, that a word of explanation seems desirable for the benefit of those of your readers who might otherwise be misled.
Christian Science is not a cult, but, as its name implies, it is the scientific or exact knowledge of the Christ, Truth, which may be demonstrated or proved by anyone who is willing to put its teachings into practice.
According
to Biblical record the Sabbath was established in commemoration of God's rest on the seventh day, following the six days of creation, and in obedience to a divine command.
