Since a Christian Science branch church expresses the thought of its members, each individual must be on guard that no intrusion of his own thought take place. By affirming man's unity with God, with divine Principle, members are able to spiritually defend themselves and exercise alertness in every church activity. Keeping clearly in mind the spiritual identification of "Church " as "the structure of Truth and Love, "members can ensure the inviolability of their church.
Vandalism erupts through diverse strata of society and in all parts of the world. This stream of vindictiveness toward public, private, and business property causes millions of dollars of damage. An even higher toll is taken in the form of engendered fear and loss of trust in human behavior in general.
Churches and synagogues have sometimes been victims of wanton destruction or theft. When Churches of Christ, Scientist, have been involved, their memberships have been aroused to the need and duty to pray more diligently, not only to better understand the integrity and purpose of church but to reaffirm their love for all mankind.
