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7 SYNONYMS FOR GOD

From the October 2004 issue of The Christian Science Journal


One of the concepts that children are introduced to early on in a Christian Science Sunday School is that there are seven synonyms for God given by Mary Baker Eddy in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Science and Health, p. 465 .

The students of the Sunday School in Nairobi, wrote down some of the qualities they associate with these seven synonyms—qualities that they are learning to associate with themselves (and others) as God's children or expression.

Soul: beauty, purity, roho safi (clean heart),
clarity (as in pure water), bliss, freedom,
radiance, happiness

Mind: intelligence, alertness, accuracy, wisdom,
knowledge, insight, vision

Principle: accuracy, perfection, precision,
exactitude, fairness

Life: health, vitality, vigor, courage, strength

Love: kindness, gentleness, love, forgiveness,
generosity, tenderness

Truth: sincerity, honesty, trust, genuineness,
integrity

Spirit: fun, enthusiasm, happiness, joy

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