The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-17

New Christian Science Pu of people in the immediate vicinity of its churches. "The Christian Sci- enlist has enlisted to lessen evil'' (Science and Health, p. 45O, to quote again from our textbook, whether such evil claims to control an individual, a nation, or the world. You have doubtless heard of instances in which discords of vari- ous natures have been overcome for individuals through Christian Sci ence, and if this has been done for individuals, why should it not be possible to do it for nations? The cause of discord is the same i.l either case = the carnal mind. The remedy is the same-the utilization of Gods law. True, 1t may not seem as easy to determine the specific trouble in the wider realm, or to break the mesmeric influence of evil over collective human thinking; nevertheless, 1t is possible, and is it not our duty to do, what we can in this wider sphere, even though 1t does necessitate deeper under standing and wider application of divine Principle?
 The Christian Scientists of today should be well equipped to evaluate world needs, because through their international daily newspaper, The Christian Science Monitor, they re- ceive news, selected, interpreted, and commented upon by several writers who have proved their ability to survey world affairs in the light of divine Principle. Is it not equally the duty of the Christian Scientist today to do his utmost to prove the powerlessness of the evil which claims to rule nations through greed, hatred, superstition, or race jeal- ousieS as it is to prove the power lessness of disease to bind an in- dividual?
 Because each of us is a citizen Uf the world, just as surely as he is an inhabitant of a country, 1t Is our duty to give consideration to the problems of the world as well as to the problems of our vicinity. And because the only way by which prob- lens are solved is mental process, we must be alert to think rightly about every situation which comes before our attention. We must clearly differentiate between good and evil; foresee, and, when possible, forestall the underhand attempts of evil to deceive humanity, and recog- nize and do our utmost to realize the presence and power of good as operative in the very place where 1t appears to be unknown or unseen. s5 Church
 Church" is defined in our text book Science and Health, p. 583) in part as follows: vThe Church is that institution, which affords proof of its utility and is found elevating the race" "Elevating the race'' is undoubtedly one of the purposes of the church. In particular, the church accepts into membership those who are not fully acquainted with its purposes, activities, or gov ernment, and by precept and exam pie educates them into fitness to take part in the activities and gov ernment of the organization. But the church carries on a much wider service. It welcomes to the services of both the church and Sunday school those who desire to attend, and instructs them by means of its Lesson Sermons and literature in the truth about God and man truths which these newcomers can utilize in their daily lives, to protect and free themselves from ills and diScords of various kinds. Mrs. Eddy has told us in our textbook (Science and Helath, p. STD. "The necessity for uplifting the race is father to the fact that Mind can do 1t; for Mind can impart purity instead of impurity, strength instead of weak ness, and health instead of disease" From this statement we may pro- erly infer that what needs to be done, can be done; for every need, there is an ability; for every ought to be, can be. Let us put this an other way. If we were really to be- lieve that there Is absolutely no way by which great human need can be met, might it not be that there is just little atheism lurking about? Is 1t not a fact that God is supplying man moment by moment with all the wisdom and intelligence he needs? Is not God doing for us, at this moment, all we are permit ting Him to do? If human needs are not being met, the responsibility rests not upon God, but, upon our selves-upon our ignorance of God and His laws.
 We were saying that one of the purposes of the church is to "ele- yate the race" and am sure you will find that the members of Chris tiaYl Science churches are usually eager to assist and encourage the beginner, the newcomer. This IS as it should be. On the other hand, the church should never be found attempting to harm anyone, to hin- der anyone's progress. I mention this because 1t has been attempted by organized religion in the past = an attempt to keep anyone from get ting much above the average. If you are in doubt about this, let us ask ourselves some questions. What was 1t that persecutcd the prophets, dis coverers, and spiritual seers Of the past? Can organized religion claim to be guiltless? Has not persecu-