The San Francisco call., 1908-12-06

Nioed Ialtn In God. critics should pros
eeed with extreme caution. especially
when they undertake to justify their
position by Affirming that the newest
method is in strict accord with prinl-
tive Christianity while the Christian
Science method is departure there
FROM 1t is with some OF the argu-
ments employed to justify the modern
coalition of mind and medicine and the
tender regard for the medical practice
which the founders of this union cx-
press that we desire to deal in par
ticular
cHRlsTIAN sCIENTISTS NOT
ANTAGONI>TIC To PHYSICIANS
1t should be understood thar chris
ton Scientists have no quarrel with
any class OF religious believers nor
with any therapeutic school If they
are permitted 10 have their choice in
the matter. they will make their way
without strife or contention. Rev. Lv-
man p Powell OF Northampton. Mass.
declares that ANY movement likely TO
reduce the doctors practice or his in .
come is sure to cause disquiet and in
some quarters TO excite antagonisna-
From the hrst. therefore. have en-
deavored to win the confidence OF the
physician and to emphasize in the pub
lie press. as well as in private eonver-
sation, the close connection which in
the nature OF the case exists between
the doctor and the minister in the En-
manuel Movement" In this kind oe
patronage for an avowed purpose
Christian Scientists take no part.
We believe that all broad minded.
progressive physicians will honor any
Individual or class OF individuals who
have the moral courage TO launch out
into way to which honest conviction
directs them, and we venture to say
that if the Christian does this sincerely,
observing the admOnition BE as wise
as serpents and as harmless as doves"
he VIII meet the appreciation OF every
honest clergyman and physician. Frank
ness and sincerity are admired, not con-
demned. by all good people
No one knows better than an ex-
perieneed. .phy ysician that. notwithstand-
ing medical science in recent years
has arrived at a more definite under
standing OF physical disorders and
symptoms, the medical world is still
largely at sea in respect to the real
cause OF disease. Eminent doctors
openly declare that there is no known
material remedy for certain quite
prevalent diseases. and since it IS
agreed BY all parties concerned that we
should appropriate whatever is in the
interest OF historic Christianity" why
not observe the Seriptural Injunction.
Come. now let US reason together,'
and II possible arrive at correct con-
historic Christianity taught and prac-
ticed-
The declaration that it is the inten-
ton OF the new movement TO apprO-
pirate. in the interests of historic Chris
tianity. whatever is good in the doc
trines promulgated by Mrs Eddy" IS
commendable. but so far as we ars
able TO observe, the only things thar
are left for appropriation after the
culling is completed TO suit the taste OF
some Of our contemporaries are few
peculiar beliefs which are not and
never were included in the teaching
and practice OF Christian Sciencel When
Bishop Fallows starts on his mission OF
differentiation and rejection. he declares
first that his theory differs from Chris
tian Science because st clearly recog-
body and the fnseparable relation exist
ing between them This abstract state
ment is likely TO mean TO those who
are not informed as TO what Christian
Science gives IN place OF that which IL
repudiates. that Christian Science de-
MES the reality OF mind and body and
that il denies that there is any relation
existing between them This is q mis-
take Christian Science afhrms that
mind and body are not only inseparabls
but in an important sense. Identical and
that therefore the slightest change IN
the mental condition is manifested in a.
changed bodily condition SO that when
mortals become fully conscious OF the
spiritual truth Of being the body viii
be a perfect expression OF the perfect
Mind. God
ENTIRE RELIANCE
UPON DIVINE MIND
Another point OF difference betwesu
Movement as afirmed By represen tativesi
OF the latter is this. that the latter
attaches value 10 anatomy. physi0logy.{
the treatment Of disease" we can under
stand that what is termed -pSycho-lg
with these subjects. but we fail 70 rec
ogniZe what there Is IN this particular
appropriation (which may be properly
associated with historic Christianity"
IL BY historic Christianity is meant
that which was practiced by Jesus and
His Apostles The most pointed lesson
was fhe following. Take no thought
for the body seek ye first the king
dom of God and His righteousness.
His psychology is emphaucally set
forth in the declaration i came to
do the will of my Father and in his
prayer Not as I will but as Thou
wilt Human will was entirely ell
minated from His practice He healed
the sinful and sick by relying entirely
upon the divine Mind. 1t is said that
the new system differs from Christian
Science "in not being a religious sect,
and in this connection it is said. TT Is
one of the dearest wishes or those who
hope to see this movement spread wide
particular church organizations these
practical applications OF Christianity
to their daily needs. which they have