The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-12
MRS. EDDY GIVES
LAST INTERVIEW
She Defines Christian Science and
Gives Views on Medicine,
Poverty and Disease.
New York Sun Special Service.

NEW 1orR Sun special service.
Boston, June 1.-THE Boston Herald
Gle descriptive of Mrs. Mary Baker G..
Eddy's mode of living and giving her
views on vital questions in which the
founder of Christian Science states it's
principles regarding poverty, disease
and the use of surgery.
The interview was granted to Sibyl
Wilbur, and the Herald states that Mrs.
Eddy announces that it will be her last
public utterance thru the press, adding:
All I ask of the world now is that it
grant me time, time to assimilate N.Y.
self to God. a--.s
The questions submitted to Mrs. Eddy
by her interviewer and her answers,
follow:
Is Christian Science a new religion?
Yes, new old religion and Christianity.
Does it stand in relation to Christianity
as Christianity did to Judaism?
Somewhat.
Are you, Mrs. Eddy, an interpreter Of
Jesus teaching, or have you presented
that which Is new to His teachings?
An interpreter thereof
Is the textbook of Christian Science
the word of God in the same sense as
the Bible is?
ence Is eternal truth, demonstrable, based
S~SNSeSA"AS
of proof.
Is Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures fulfilment of the New Tes-
lament promises of a latter-day revela-
ton?
It Is.
Is Christian Science in antagonism to
natural science?
No Material Science.
No, not to natural spiritual science.
There is no material science.
80 Does Christian Science discourage the
study of natural science or any portion
of it?
It is gained by study and r1ghtness.
Does it (Christian Science) discourage
the study of anatomy, physiology and
hygiene?
Not of spiritual hygiene.
Does it (Christian Science) deny the ex-
1stence of disease germs, or merely assert
mans superiority over such forcesF
Denies the existence thereof.
Does Christian Science expect its fol-
lowers to live Immediately as tho en-
tirey spiritualized beings?
No. -
It Is proper for the Christian Scientist
to disregard the laws of hygiene or merely
disregard them if circumstances make II
necessary?
To disregard all that denies the all1eSs
of God, spirit and His laws.
Nav the Christian Scientist make use
of physical culture, use especially nutri-
tive foods and make use of fresh all
treatment as aids to physical well-being
No, not necessarily.
The Use of Surgery.
Under any conceivable circumstances
would the Christian Scientist make use
of surgery?
Yes, and no.
In case of infectious disease would the
Christian Scientist yields himself to the
customary treatment OF lsolallon all'
disinfection?
If the law demands it, yes.
Does Christian Science regard poverty
as a manifestation of disease? 49, Z
No. .-.-.-
Is poverty disease of society or thu
individual?
Of both.
Can the Individual, by use of Christian
Science, overcome worldly defeat!
Yes.
Evil and Hypnotsm.
Is there a doctrine taught by Christian
Science that evil can be willed agalns
another as we'll as good?
This doctrine is hypnotism. Christian
science can only produce good effects.
Has the evil mind power against splr
itual life?
Evil works against all good, If it work
at all.
Do you regard death as the great worlt
fear which the human race wills ltsel
against
Yes.
If the world would abandon the stud
of disease and crime and devote ltself t
the study of wealth, health and love
would criminals, cripples and poyert
cease to exist?
They would
I Does Christian Science advocate tn
adjustment of philanthropic institution
as well as hospitals?
No.
Gould socasw exist without jails an
almshouses?
Not at present.