Letters & Conversations

Whether they're opening it for the first time, or yet again after years of studying its pages, readers of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures consistently report that their exploration and study of its ideas bring healing. The Office of the Publisher, the Writings of Mary Baker Eddy, has received many messages from individuals who have started reading Science and Health within the past year, and who are finding that it is bringing health and well-being into their lives.

Overcoming grief After reading the letter from E. S.

About A Year Ago I started following your programs. I am a young student in international relations at Lubumbashi University.

Special grandmother As I have grown into an adult, I have been at my grandmother's side through a few of her trying times. I, like most members of her family, don't practice any particular religion, and we have constantly encouraged her to seek medical attention, even for small illnesses.

Found in a laundromat One day, while I was waiting for my laundry to wash and dry, I figured I'd pick up a magazine to cure my boredom. I noticed an article mentioned on the cover of The Christian Science Journal that interested me.

Spiritual solutions I can't help but tell you how much I've enjoyed The Christian Science Journal in the fifteen years I've been reading it. The Journals ' consistent dignity and love, and especially their explanations of practical spiritual solutions to life's tumult have been so helpful and healing that I believe it is natural for anyone honestly seeking truth to wish to read them.

Spiritual pioneers I was most impressed with The Christian Science Journal's coverage of the "Pioneers of the Spiritual Millennium" conference in Boston. The August, September, and October issues were ideal for sharing with our community.

Old and new love I love The Christian Science Journal. I find the articles consistently inspiring, timely, and enduring, even though sometimes they gently chide me, and sometimes they give me a downright drubbing—which I have needed and ultimately loved! I vividly recall an article in 1997 titled "Don't be fooled by the appearance— see, spiritually!" That brought me to my senses at a time when I needed fresh vision.

STANDARDS OF MORALITY The Lambeth Conference, an international gathering of Anglican Church ministers, took place in Canterbury, England, during July and August. One of the conference debates concerned the subject of Christian standards of sexual morality.

The following letter may shed further light on issues of spiritual growth and healing. Last May an editorial with the title "When healing hasn't come—what now?" invited an open dialogue with readers, and there has been some in the ensuing months.