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Philosophers and theologians have delved into the nature and behavior of the human race for thousands of years. In general, their conclusions have classified man as a composite of physicality and mind, governed more or less by instinct, heredity, and reason.

The Ten Commandments, given by God to the children of Israel through Moses, have for centuries been a basis of human conduct, and to the extent that they have been understood and obeyed, they have uplifted the race. Many people cast them aside as useless and out of date; others see in them a moral code for orderly living; while some believe man to be a mortal sinner who must struggle to live in accord with them.

In the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health, Mrs. Eddy tells us that "a grain of Christian Science does wonders for mortals, so omnipotent is Truth, but more of Christian Science must be gained in order to continue in well doing.

The problems of democratic living challenge every Christian Scientist. A unique privilege is the demonstration of democratic government in a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, as required in the Manual of The Mother Church by our Leader, Mrs.

We learn in Christian Science that God's universe consists of spiritual ideas—spiritual because God is Spirit; ideas because God is Mind. The outcome of Spirit cannot be material; the product of Mind must always be in the form of ideas.

At a time when a Christian Scientist was praying for greater understanding of the true meaning of Christmas, she felt she must rise early one morning and walk in the garden. The Christmas season was near, and the scene was bleak.

In various parts of the world where oxen and donkeys are utilized to help men with their work, it is not uncommon for a driver to walk to the rear and to one side of his animal, carrying a long pointed goad. When he wishes to have the animal move forward, he pricks and prods with the pointed stick.

Not long ago, in viewing surrounding mountains, the writer was impressed with their grandeur. She received much inspiration by meditating upon the spiritual truths that mountains represent.

There is much talk today about active involvement in solving the pressing problems and issues of our time. Should we get involved? Or should we just watch and wait for the other fellow to get involved—perhaps with the thought of offering constructive criticism on his handling of the situation as though we could have done better if we had not preferred to remain uninvolved.

As the Christmas season approaches, the nativity of Christ Jesus is retold in art, poetry, narrative, and music. Looking again at the loved symbols as the Christian world pauses to refresh itself with the tender sublimity of this holy event, we are inspired to rededicate self to the ideal of the Christ and to look for new ways to express the flood of joy and wonder our hearts feel.