The so called Orthodox churches little realize the orthodoxy of the teachings of Science, when tested by the statements of doctrine in the "Apostles' Creed." Christian Scientists can wholly agree with them. A brief explanation will make clear their meaning as understood in Science.
"I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth." Mind is the Father of all that truly manifests life. Heaven and earth are mind and body, and heaven is perfect harmony of being. God and man are one in strength, one in presence, one in purpose. Man, in his normal condition, reflects the image and likeness of God (good) in every thought, word, and deed; and God is the Divine Principle of Truth and Love governing him in all his ways.
"And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord." Jesus Christ is the only Son of God; but Jesus Christ stands for all who truly know God, in the spiritual sense of life. There is but one Christ, and all that are truly governed by Truth and Love are members of that one and only body in Christ. The Son manifests the Father, but this sonship includes all that are governed by the mind of good. The highest idea of God is the head of the household—the only Son, our Lord and ruler.
