Editorials

Christian Science reveals a wealth of spiritual ideas, and students of this Science do well to consider the infinite vitality of every idea that springs from God, divine Mind. A cursory statement of spiritual ideas does not demonstrate the vitality inherent in them.

In Christian theology, the Trinity has generally been regarded as the union of three persons in one Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Christian Science presents God not as a corporeal form, but as the one infinite Person, the one infinite Mind or Spirit, hence infinite individuality.

Those calling themselves atheists should ask themselves how they would like to live in a world in which there had never been any Christianity whatever. Many persons avow atheism who behave decently, obey the laws of their lands, and are honest and loving.

Were relationships between nations dependent solely upon a balance of material power, there would always be an anticipation of danger—an uncertain state shrouded in fear of national safety. But it is evident that there are moral and spiritual forces operating which, when utilized, encourage friendly relationships among nations.

In her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mary Baker Eddy writes ( pp. 502, 503 ): "The universe reflects God.

When Christ Jesus cured the ten lepers who had cried out to him for help, one of them turned back, we are told ( Luke 17:15 ), "and with a loud voice glorified God. " Whereupon the Master exclaimed: "Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.

A Standpoint is a fixed position, either mental or physical, from which one may view concepts or scenes. Christian Science furnishes a spiritually mental standpoint, new to the world, from which one may view all creation in its true light—as spiritual and perfect because the outcome of perfect God, or Spirit.

Much study and research have been given by men and governments to the means of establishing a balanced economy, of maintaining a state of society in which there will be neither inflation, nor recession, nor depression, nor want, but peace and prosperity. In these days much is being said in some nations of the need for combating inflation, which is supposedly the process of rising prices attributed generally to the fact that there is too much money available but not enough goods with which to supply all that the public needs at reasonable prices.

In the New Testament one finds many allusions to the Holy Ghost, the divine Spirit. This implies a development of spirituality which came to human thought with the life and teachings of Christ Jesus.

" I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do" ( John 17:4 ). In these words Christ Jesus prayed to his Father-Mother God just prior to his betrayal.