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It was the second day of a required quarantine due to a health crisis from the spread of a virus. The fear and concern in so many hearts had been foremost in my prayers for weeks.

Editor’s note: The following is a historical look, provided by The Mary Baker Eddy Library and based on questions received, at how the Church of Christ, Scientist, has responded to racial issues in the 1960s and beyond. This was originally published online and can still be found at mbelibrary.

While we’re asked to observe social distancing guidelines in my community, I’m thankful to have open city parks and a lovely lake nearby where I’m able to walk.   The Canada geese and their precious goslings peck for food beside the lake.

Recently I babysat my little grandson. We had a great time.

Why does evil seem so real and powerful? What can we do about it?

In studying Christian Science, I’ve learned the importance of knowing the difference between thoughts that come from God, otherwise known as divine Mind, and thoughts that seem to come from a different source. Christian Scientists understand that Mind, God, is wholly good.

We’ve all made mistakes. And even if we’ve learned from our mistakes and changed our ways, we can feel burdened by our past.

Stuck to my refrigerator with a magnet is a precious scrap of paper with seven words written in a childish scrawl. When my granddaughter learned to write, her Sunday School teacher asked her to list the seven Bible-based synonyms of God found in the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

One of the things I love most about Christian Science is the freedom it gives us to express joy.   Last Christmas, I learned to think about joy and freedom from a new perspective.

Christ Jesus instructed his followers, “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” ( Matthew 5:44 ). And Mary Baker Eddy states, “The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love” ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p.