Editorials

An article I came across in a religious magazine posed some challenging questions about the growing "cult" of body worship. To make its point, the article carried a reprint of an advertisement for a popular body-building machine.

Three or four years ago I wrote a letter to a historian whose books had taught me a great deal. This writer has a particular ability to arrive at profound insights into human events and character.

All too often we carry around extensive baggage in relation to ourselves. We are like people who go on a day trip but feel they have to pack everything they own.

The founding of the metaphysical system of Christianity began when Mrs. Eddy discovered the Science of Christ, the divine law which Christ Jesus demonstrated in his healing works.

Christians naturally have a deep love and concern for their neighbors. The responsibility we feel toward caring for others grows spontaneously out of our love for God.

Many have traveled a long way for it. They are hungry for it.

When you read through the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, there is no encouragement to believe that Christian faith or living or strength can be measured by simply numbering the people inside a building on Sunday morning or on a membership list. On the other hand, you'll find evidence that Mrs.

It is hard to have something happen that hurts and to be caught unprepared. Many have had this type of experience.

A review of a current book relates a thoughtful comment made by pioneer news commentator Edward R. Murrow, who said of broadcasting: "It can become a powerful force for mutual understanding between nations.

As of this month's Journal , the twenty-first century is just fourteen years away. In terms of world history that's only the blink of an eye.