HERE is recorded a friendly conversation which might take place between two students of Christian Science. Mr. A has been studying this Science for a longer period than Mr. B, who is seeking light on a question which at some time usually arises in the thought of almost every thinker.
Mr. B: "What about this thing we call evil which seems so much in evidence all about us? Where does it come from anyway? I can accept the teaching of Christian Science that evil cannot logically be attributed to God, who is altogether intelligent and good. I can see that evil is not conceivable by a supremely intelligent and altogether good cause. I concur with the Bible verse referring to Deity, 'Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity' (Hab. 1:13). But still, evil certainly seems to be here in large quantities, and I find myself unable to explain it. The sickness, the crime, the greed and hate so rampant in the world all tell me that even though evil cannot be conceived by God, it must have some origin. What is its origin?"
Mr. A: "Your question is one that I wrestled with for some time after beginning the study of Christian Science, and for several years afterward I did not see the answer. But like some other questions I decided to put it aside, confident that, as through study and prayer my spiritual understanding increased, the answer would appear. And it worked out in just that way."
