Editorials

THE teaching of Christian Science is gradually correcting the fallacies held by mortals on what many of them have been wont to speak of as the judgment day. A theory held by not a few is that sometime in the future—probably the remote future —the Almighty will sit in judgment on all mankind for their thoughts and deeds while on earth, and decide upon the place whither they will have to go—heaven or hell—perhaps there to spend the remainder of eternity.

THE task of forgiveness is much simplified in Christian Science because it is impersonalized. Standing on the watchtower of Truth, and challenging error, the Christian Scientist sets himself to prove that neither the offending action of another nor its attempted reaction in himself —taking form, perhaps, in resentment, discouragement, or sadness— has any legitimate claim to presence or action.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE healing may be correctly regarded in different ways. Thus, it may be regarded as including, or as not including, a personal agent and a personal subject.

MANKIND'S troubles can all be effaced as the true sense of intelligence is manifested, to the exclusion of its counterfeit. On page 469 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs.

CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS are not in any doubt as to the nature of the God whom they worship. They understand Him to be omnipotent Mind or Spirit, infinite Truth, infinite Love.

To comprehend the Christian religion in more than a general way, one needs to know a good deal about the Jewish religion as it existed at the beginning of the Christian era. To grasp the ideas which Jesus taught, one ought to have a considerable knowledge of the thought-world in which he did his teaching.

THERE are those who would limit themselves to a theoretical consideration of Christian Science. No doubt the theoretical side is of great importance; but it is a mistake to have regard to it alone, for Christian Science is of the utmost practical value.

IN vivid pageantry the experiences of the children of Israel are portrayed in the Bible. There we read of their idolatry, their desire for the fleshpots of Egypt, their doubts and fears, their many lapses followed by overcoming, their spiritual struggles, and their advance toward the promised land.

IT is commonly said that the world is fast becoming pagan. And it must be admitted that the indications which can be cited as supporting this belief are not confined to Red Russia.

CHRISTMAS should be a holy day, not merely a holiday. We should pause in common pursuits to freshen our gratitude for the birth of Jesus and for his life-work.