Comments on: Exposed To Christian Science

By: Rey

Rey — Tue, 29 May 2007 13:06:07 +0000

Sometimes, comments go into moderation (a holding queue that is checked over by the administrator–myself) if this is the first time a person has commented or if there are multiple links in the commentor’s post. This helps alleviate spam, really.

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 29 May 2007 12:38:43 +0000

I’m not sure I understand, “Your comment is awaiting moderation. ”

But here is a shortened version:
Dear Rey,
It sounds as if you enjoyed your Boston visit to the Christian Science church and its surroundings. Until, of course, you became troubled from what you read and discerned from reading the book, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.”

If I may, I would make a suggestion:
Keep in thought that when Mrs. Eddy writes about Mind (capital ‘M’) she is referring to God. ‘Mind’ is one of seven names or synonyms for God that she discovered in the Bible (during the three years you refer to). (See Science & Health, page 465, line 7-8 on the next page). Also, page 469, line 12 (ibid.)

When I was first ‘exposed’ to Christian Science, I too was a bit confused by what I read and heard. (I was working as a research technician in cancer research). The confusion left in proportion as I understood God to be infinite – the only power, the only intelligence, the only presence: omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent.

For 30 years the understanding continues but along the way, all my human needs – and that of my family – have been met by turning to God and His laws.

I hope these few comments are helpful – and not presumptuous.
Lynne

By: Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 29 May 2007 12:34:42 +0000

Dear Rey,
It sounds as if you enjoyed your Boston visit to the Christian Science church and its surroundings. Until, of course, you became troubled from what you read and discerned from reading the book, “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.”

For 30 years my understanding continues. Along the way, all my human needs – and that of my family – have been met by turning to God and His laws.
This statement was helpful to me in the beginning and still is:
S&H 494:10-15
“Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need. It is not well to imagine that Jesus demonstrated the divine power to heal only for a select number or for a limited period of time, since to all mankind and in every hour, divine Love supplies all good.
The miracle of grace is no miracle to Love.”

I hope these few comments are helpful – and not presumptuous.

Lynne