Editorials

COMPARISON of the social standards of the present day with conditions which existed before the Christian era must convince one of the great progress toward true idealism which has been made in the intervening centuries. Many social customs which obtained in that ancient time would not be tolerated in civilized countries to-day.

Christian Scientists , mindful of the admonition of their Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, do not assail the religious beliefs of other people. If such attacks are made, by word of mouth, by radio, or by printed page, the public may be sure that they come from persons or organizations who are not within the ranks of Christian Science, whatever their claims may be.

The Christian Scientist is not given to dwelling overmuch on the human divisions of time. He admits that to mankind these divisions may often serve quite a useful purpose, but he looks upon them largely as milestones along the highway of life.

IN one of her earlier poems Mrs. Eddy has written ( Poems, p.

In several of her published writings, Mrs. Eddy speaks of Christ Jesus as having dated the Christian era, and she gives the reason for this momentous fact; and on page 199 of "Miscellaneous Writings" she states, "The marvellous healing-power of goodness is the outflowing life of Christianity, and it characterized and dated the Christian era.

Over nineteen centuries ago "the angel of the Lord" announced to the shepherds that there was born that day "in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord;" and then the record declares that "suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. " In such manner, so dear to the entire Christian world, there was proclaimed the advent to human consciousness of that Saviour whose divinely redemptive power is still at work delivering mankind from every form of evil, from all sin, sickness, and death.

A right beginning in the study of any subject is very important. Many a time it has been the experience of students that a wrong beginning, a start made along wrong lines, has necessitated retracing their steps and starting anew.

On the eve of the Christmas season, the thought of Christendom turns with joy and thanksgiving to consider anew the life and mission of him who founded Christianity and gave a name to the present era of the world's history. Few can deeply contemplate the life and works of the Founder of Christianity without the welling up in the heart of a profound sense of gratitude and holy reverence for the Prophet of Nazareth, far too deep for expression in words.

IN Christian Science the endeavor is made, and successfully, to distinguish clearly between understanding and mere belief, when reference is made to the truths of God. This is not peculiar to Christian Science; for in every department of human thought the same is continually being done.

MEN have accorded much praise to hearts which are truly thankful. Even though one might himself fail in thankfulness, he has nevertheless looked with some measure of approbation on its appearance in another.