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Putting on record insights into the practice of Christian Science.

The Christian way to escape from pain

Most people at some periods in their lives long to escape from pain. In fact, the demand for relief from both chronic and acute physical discomfort is so great that thousands of dolorologists—specialists in the medical treatment of pain—all over the world are continually experimenting in the effort to find reliable remedies.

Spirit, not genes, makes man

"In the year 1866, I discovered the Christ Science or divine laws of Life, Truth, and Love, and named my discovery Christian Science," Science and Health, p. 107; Mary Baker Eddy writes in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

Life based on Principle

People who base their thoughts, decisions, and actions on divine Principle are safe. Their human lives may not always be easy, because they will be a reproach to others who build on a less solid foundation.

Communication with the departed?

A man was troubled. He was drawn to a spiritualist, and during his visit he believed that an acquaintance, who had died some time before, communicated with him.

The most freeing place to be? Church!

"That's so much 'pie in the sky. ' At church I usually feel very un free.

Breaking up monopolies

God is all-inclusive. The one divine Principle includes all ideas and activities.

When friends need help

Our compassion for people who need help is sometimes so great we feel we would do anything for them. We are willing to sit up all night if necessary, to take endless trouble cooking appetizing meals, running errands, and performing all kinds of personal services.

Stability in a time of flux

Is everything just the same as it used to be? Very few things are, in most communities and societies. Voices tell us, almost as a chorus, that it's an age of ferment.

Animal magnetism is not mysterious

A deeper and clearer recognition of God's nature—a more faithful acceptance of Him—is the key to understanding reality. God is All.

The third option heals

Option 1: There is but one universe and it's material. Option 2: There are two universes, one material and the other spiritual, which often overlap.