Christian Science
declares that every spiritual fact has its material counterfeit, and nowhere is this more clearly shown than in the thought of separation.
That
God is Love is one of the fundamental postulates of all Christian religions; that He created all things "visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers," is also a matter of universal belief.
Under the caption, "Rid of Mental Rubbish," your valued paper reported the sermon of a prominent clergyman in Utica, in which he condemned what he considered to be the teaching of Christian Science.
As wit is generally merciless, we can understand why the Free Lance uses ridicule for sharpening its points; but as every one is not familiar with the reason for it, and as ridicule often deters those interested in learning the truth from investigation, I ask the privilege of straightening out a few of the statements regarding Christian Science in a recent article in the Evening Sun.
The evangelist has had many harsh things to say of Christian Science in his sermons, and I would be glad if you would give me space in your columns to say a few words in behalf of this new Christian teaching.