Editorials

In Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Mary Baker Eddy makes this sweeping yet precise statement: "You command the situation if you understand that mortal existence is a state of self-deception and not the truth of being. " Science and Health, p.

The great motive power behind the practice of Christian Science is described in John 3:16: "God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. " In this is seen the activity of divine Principle expressed in its highest visible idea and manifest in the saving and redeeming action of the Christ.

According to a standard dictionary one meaning of the word "transfigure" is "to make glorious. " When this is viewed in its relation to Christian Science, we see that transfiguration plays a large part in its healing ministry.

Prophecy is a fresh and stimulating subject once it is understood. Scriptural prophecy is important.

Christianity has always stressed the supreme value of individual man, and democratic society is based on this high concept. On the other hand, certain philosophies tend toward minimizing the importance of the individual, and even teach that the supreme good is a complete loss of identity in an amorphous whole.

Within the framework of society there arise the questions of what our relationships with others should be, what our responsibilities are, and how we can best fulfill them. There are basic metaphysical points to remember concerning individuality, our own and others', and also there is the Christian necessity of loving our neighbor.

Whatever theologians in times past or present have brought out in their interpretations of the life and works of Christ Jesus, they have never explained that he was a Scientist. But Christian Science reveals him in this thrilling role.

One of the prophecies regarding Jesus was, "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. " Matt.

Education does not stop on graduation day. All human life is a time of learning and relearning.

A happier world we would have if more of mankind would display nobility of character. This is needed if the human race is to progress out of the limitations of meanness and selfishness into the freedom of greatness and helpfulness.