THE notable acceleration of natural science through the discovery of atomic energy may prompt us to ask, What is the outlook for greater advancement of the Cause of Christian Science in the world today? This is a question of tremendous import, for it is equivalent to the query, "What is the outlook for humanity's genuine peace, happiness, and progress?" The answer lies in the vision of individual Christian Scientists. Each one can further the advancement of our Cause, and thus make the most progress for himself and all mankind; in proportion as he gains and maintains the scientific view of God's allness, the viewpoint held and upheld by our dauntless Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, who literally proved by her remarkable achievements that "one on God's side is a majority."
In common with most of the world's great discoveries, Christian Science has met with opposition from the outset. It has had to conquer seemingly insuperable obstacles in order to advance at all. But it was characteristic of her who discovered and securely established for mankind the Science of God's allness as the one infinite Mind, divine Life, Truth, and Love, that she regarded the possibilities for advancement of her Cause as always apparent and unlimited, even when every material evidence pointed to the contrary.
Error's resistance to progress is axiomatic. Its opposition to spiritual growth is inherent, for, as Paul says (Rom. 8:7), "The carnal mind is enmity against God." In the tenth chapter of Revelation, St. John's figure of the mighty angel come down from heaven, who "had in his hand a little book open," typifies the hopeful outlook in that, though he was clothed with a cloud, "a rainbow was upon his head." When this angel began to proclaim his message, "seven thunders uttered their voices," typifying evil's resistance to the unfoldment of divine good. But hopeful, mind you, means "full of hope."
