We
understand that those who have heretofore attempted to obtain legislation opposed to the practice of Christian Science are again active to this end in some of the States, therefore it is important that our people should see to it that all such attempts to curtail individual rights are defeated, as they have been defeated in the past.
The
indulgence of that human sense of self-limitation and inadequacy which explains so much personal timidity and ineffectiveness, finds a pertinent rebuke in Jesus' words to the woman of Samaria.
Many
are gratefully acknowledging the liberation of thought that has come to them through our revered Leader's recent utterance on the spiritual significance of Christmas, which appeared in the New York World and was republished in the Christian Science Sentinel and Journal.
Recently
there has been a renewal of the proposition advanced some time ago, that it is legitimate and humane to cut short the lives of sick persons who have been pronounced incurable; and the most astonishing thing regarding this proposition is that it has found advocates in the ranks of those who have earned by their works the reputation of being humanitarians.
The
coming of New Year's Day recalled a quaint and well-nigh forgotten custom, which required that a man be the first to enter every home on the first day of the year.
Humanly
speaking, the problem of overcoming the world, the flesh, and the devil is a serious undertaking, but in Christ's name it may be entered upon and continued with well-grounded confidence and unfailing cheer.
In
view of the practically admitted futility of medical treatment for certain diseases, it is not amiss to call attention to the fact that testimony is constantly accumulating which proves that Christian Science is healing all manner of so-called incurable diseases, also that tuberculosis is included in the list of ills for the cure of which many are successfully turning to this practical application of the Master's gospel.
