Those who profess belief in scientific truths, and who claim liberality in their views on religious and other kindred subjects, are, and should be, the first to concede the right of others to freedom of thought.
In a recent editorial a statement appears which was evidently written without weighing the matter carefully on all sides, and I desire to offer a few words of additional comment on the subject.
Deeply regretting the necessity for this writing, yet knowing that one who is unwilling to be about the Father's business is unworthy the name of servant, in all loyalty to the Master's cause I would ask the reverend gentleman why an intelligent congregation should be provided with "a story he once heard of a lady," etc.
The reference to Christian Science under the heading "Success Makes Health," in a recent issue, is distinctly interesting, as it shows that in the opinion of two eminent medical men the effect of the mind upon sickness is beginning to be understood, and they are not alone in insisting on this.
Though
the body of Lazarus had lain four days in the tomb, and it might be supposed that, as Martha declared, it would be in a state of decomposition, in his restoration there was no painful and prolonged period of reconstruction, no convalescence according to a materia medica program.
A Christian Scientist
was asked by a friend who had but recently entered upon the study of Christian Science, and who had not yet been able to solve some of the problems that seemed to be stumbling-blocks to his progress, to explain certain things.
In
the various grand divisions of the earth there are found wide and barren expanses, supporting no valuable forms of life and perilous to the traveler.
