It is sometimes instructive as well as amusing, to hear what grounds are taken by the opponents of Christian Science, and it is true that the more these opponents say, the more convinced we become that there is no cause for any opposition, for I have never yet seen an article or a sermon that made a single logical objection to this greatest of all sciences, which is teaching us how to find God a present help in every trouble. We do find Him. Through the study of the Bible, in connection with Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, and the demonstration of its rules, we have learned to rely on Him in sickness as well as in health, in adversity as well as in prosperity. No matter what the trial, God does not forsake us. We are beginning to understand why Daniel did not hesitate to enter the lion's den, and why the three Hebrew children had no fear of entering the fiery furnace. Their fear was destroyed through the understanding of the protecting presence of their God, which destroys human illusions. Neither do Christian Scientists fear the words of those who seem to oppose them, for we can easily say, "Father forgive them, they know not what they do," and feeling the peace and happiness that come from loving our enemies, we find that we have no enemies.
An article from an Episcopal magazine was recently sent me, written by a noted clergyman. From the standpoint of a former Episcopalian, it was very interesting to me. Before coming into Christian Science I had never known any other church than the Episcopal, and like many others, thought it was the church, and never felt the slightest interest in any other, until I learned of the practical religion of Christian Science.
It is not my intention to say anything about my former religious beliefs. I merely wish to answer some of the remarks in this article, which was intended as a warning against Christian Science.
