Editorials

Christianity has always stressed the supreme value of individual man, and democratic society is based on this high concept. On the other hand, certain philosophies tend toward minimizing the importance of the individual, and even teach that the supreme good is a complete loss of identity in an amorphous whole.

Within the framework of society there arise the questions of what our relationships with others should be, what our responsibilities are, and how we can best fulfill them. There are basic metaphysical points to remember concerning individuality, our own and others', and also there is the Christian necessity of loving our neighbor.

Whatever theologians in times past or present have brought out in their interpretations of the life and works of Christ Jesus, they have never explained that he was a Scientist. But Christian Science reveals him in this thrilling role.

One of the prophecies regarding Jesus was, "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. " Matt.

Education does not stop on graduation day. All human life is a time of learning and relearning.

A happier world we would have if more of mankind would display nobility of character. This is needed if the human race is to progress out of the limitations of meanness and selfishness into the freedom of greatness and helpfulness.

New Year's resolutions and those who make them are often the butt of cynical humor—and not without reason. Somehow these resolutions seem to fade mysteriously away after a short time, and old habits of thought and action reassert themselves.

The Christian Scientist is taught by his religion to protest against suffering, sickness, and infirmity. He does not accept them as reality, nor does he think of them as coming from God.

With young people lies the opportunity to push on the centuries to a higher and wider demonstration of Christian Science than the world now achieves. If one's contribution to the world doesn't increase the spiritualization of human thought in one's generation, it hasn't much value.

One of the most immediate needs of our time is for the light of intelligence to show us the way out of the many dark and perplexing problems that face both individuals and nations. We can be confident that there is a way and that through prayer this way can become apparent.