The
doctrine of eternal damnation, though fast disappearing from theological creeds, still remains in human thought as an element of cruelty which needs the correcting influence of scientific Christianity.
Of
late, many churches have been awakening to the realization that, as the cultivation and upbuilding of the spiritual nature is the daily need of every individual, the church, whose mission it is to minister to this need, should provide for daily moral and spiritual guidance and help, and not confine its ministrations to the Sabbath.
The
mastery of a situation is gained through a true sense of the values involved, and that wisdom which is "the principal thing," which is removed from all perplexity and doubt and which gives poise of mind and certainty of action, is this understanding of values.
The
phrase "eternal life" has commonly been associated with a future state of existence, or a continuation beyond the grave of existence begun in the flesh.
More than a million who have been lifted from beds of pain, loosened from bonds of sin and misery, would take issue with our critic's denouncement; would gladly and gratefully testify to physical, mental, and moral benefits received.
