To most people a fair way by which to judge any system of religion would be by the results it brings or the effect it has on the lives of its adherents; but not so with our critic, for he concludes that the vast throng of people benefited by Christian Science improved "in spite of its shortcomings.
All devout Christians are agreed that the secret of happiness and salvation is contained in the Bible and in the words and works of the Founder of Christianity as set forth therein and therein only.
A communication raises the primary question as to whether we shall endeavor to ascertain the spiritual meaning of the Bible, be content with its literal meaning, or try to harmonize the literal and the spiritual meaning and use them both.
The
analogy between the discovery of America and that of Christian Science has been so strikingly impressed on the thought of the writer, and has brought such helpful comparisons into view, illuminating many a dull and seemingly dreary stretch in the journey from sense to Soul, that she hopes it may be of benefit to others.
On
page 269 of Science and Health we are taught that "metaphysics resolves things into thoughts, and exchanges the objects of sense for the ideas of Soul.
In
these days when so many people are finding themselves face to face with what appears the total loss of all they possess; when men are leaving their homes and giving up their profession or business to join the army or navy or otherwise serve their country, it is not to be wondered at that almost every one is asking the why and the wherefore and the meaning of it all.
All
over the world Wednesday evening meetings are held by Christian Science churches and societies for the purpose of hearing and giving testimonies to the healing and regenerating power of Christian Science.
