A Scientist conceived the idea of asking some students to give their reasons "for the hope that was within" them; or in other words, to assign "Seven Reasons why they believed in Christian Science." There were a number of responses, of which the following ten are published with the hope that they will prove helpful to others. To those travelling along the Way, the encouraging words and experiences of fellow-travellers are always helpful.
1. Because of its infinitely higher teaching concerning God. All previous revelations have been colored by the human concept, but in revealing God as Principle, as wholly a spiritual Contributor, as having no consciousness of matter, evil, Science reaches beyond human conception.
2. Because of the "new tongue" of spiritual interpretation of the Scriptures. Abandoning literalism, giving spiritual significance to type and symbol, analyzing all poetic and figurative expressions, the Bible has tenfold more practical force and meaning.
