The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-12-20
barometer of Public ODinion
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H"''"r Nolld; In the issue OF December 7
'n'r' appeared In your paper an article Eur
porting TO tell the truth about Christian Science
the same would like to comment on. 1 am A
member Of a Protestant church OF thla CITY
ana do not care TO give my name at present
9s nave certain obligations to perform before
! take up real active work in the Christian
science church myself.
since Miss kinneys lecture and Mr. sundays
remarks against Christian Science. / have been
reading Mrs Eddys text book "Scienrc nnJ
ilehNh WIN Key to the Scriptures" and her
lie by Suby Wilbur and Mr. Standoyen's
answer, (Which should be erough) and talked
TO many Scientists. all Of which leads me TO be-
lieve that what these critics say about Chris
tan Science is absolutely false ana was made
rmpUUush Ush lgnoIhnGe OF what Christian Science
IeAlly ls' or malicious. In either case 1t was un-
Christian, un-Chrst like. Above all people 1
think Christian or minister who has the con-
luchce OF great body of weary seekers for
truth, should investigate thoroughly any sub
loct boiore attempting to tear 1t down. and de-
cciying themselves and others.
The Scriptures say, BE not deceived for God
IL not mocked swhatsoever a man soweth that
shall he also reap" | too. had false views of
learned to know Him as never knew Him be-
fire through my few days OF study have
learned 20 know Him life truth and love
just as Mrs. Eddy teaches. / have found out
the secret why Christian Scientists are so
cheerful, happy and contertted. They are the
most optimistic people | have ever come in
contact with. They have quarrels with
other peoples religious faiths and beliefs.
They are busy living ana practIcinE what they
teach. They. read the Bible daily and pray
without ccasing, They worship the one infinite
God and His son, Jesus Christ. They do love
Mrs. E,dy, and they should. l attended the
last two mldweek or Wednesday night meet
ngs and 1 want to say Lam convinced that
Christian Science does heal and that they give
God the praise. At each meeting tho church
was almost filled to overflow with bright In
telligont looking people. II any other three
churchcs in the city could get as large attend
ancc to their mid meetings they would
young men and women, and in the face OF a
great revival which Christian Science does not
have and don't seem to need. ! lind in the
short space of II few short years that Christian
Science has encirclcd the globe and it's follow
ers number into the millions and seem to espe-
ciaily attractive TO men ot broad minds
1t would hardly seem possible that real bright,
Intelligent, Christian people who profess To be
preaching and teaching the truth, would dis
play such iguoranco about Mrs. Eddy and the
doctrine she teaches
The governor Of New Hampshire in a public
address in Boston, tMrs. Eddy's honey referred
to Mrs Eddy The granite states greatest
woman and said. she has left the impression
OF her work, not only on New England but on
the entire world, aud we are proud OF her -
Clara Barton, founder OF the Fed Cross so
tian scicncc Airs Eddy should have the re-
spect admiration and love OF the whole ma
tion, for SHE is It's greatest woman
could mention other leaders Of many great
organizations throughout the world. ! might
call your attention to a small book entitled
and Works " Mary Baker Eddy" The same
may bc purchased or borrowed at any Chris
AM Mr. sunday YOU and Miss Kinney don't
secm to agree with other great teachers Some
one must be mistaken.
Mrs Eddy SAYS. Follow me Just Tar as !
follow christ" She has taught her followers TO
saw ,in the words OF the Master TO his perse-
cutorO "Fathor forgive them, they know not
what they do"
love Nr. sunday and all his co-workcrs, and
think he is one Of the worlds greatest men, hut
/ do not love his slurs and attacks on other re-
Ngious creeds and cults.
Tho Masters command, eco We into all the
world preach the gospel but lie did not stop
there ne went ON 20 say "heol the sick. cleanse
the lcpcrs. raise the dead, freely ye have re-
ccivcd freely give
II ain who are healed of an manner Of sin,
sickness disease and suffering through Chris
tian Science daily, wcrr TO go TO the sunday
I tabernacle lt would not hold them. So Mr.
sunday II YOU can do nothing hut preach.
preach the truth. II you have not enough faith
ip God to heal the sick and suffering, don {
abuse those who have.
Tesus said 'Hc that bcNeveth on me the
works that do, shall he do also, and greater
,,rks shall nc do Who believes on him :
Again ne said, "It yc love me keep my com
mandments,' - ,-
rbristian Scientist believes Him and loves
uim ana are trying to obey his commands In
word and in deeds and in the demonstration
OF the power OF God.
Tulsa, Dec, l6 NN'Nh ""'S'
please Don't CndcCcNc Him.