So, Mrs. Eddy has classified
divine Science as the only perfect religion on page 4. I found I needed
to check how Science and Health defines Science. Here it is on
page 127:
The terms Divine Science,
Spiritual Science, Christ Science or Christian Science, or Science alone, she
employs interchangeably, according to the requirements of the context.
These synonymous terms stand for everything relating to God, the infinite,
supreme, eternal Mind.
Then comes the question:
What of all the other religions? Page 4 speaks of leaving “the beaten
path of human doctrines.” And, “The question as to religion is: Does it
demonstrate its doctrines?” Perhaps they do not “coincide with the First
Commandment” and “leaves opportunity for idolatry”, believing that evil has an
origin and is real.
We are promised that “it
will become the head of the corner, the foundation of all systems of religion.”
Yes. Christian Science
is the perfect religion, but Christian Scientists are very much only students
of the Science. However we can all, at this time, agree with Paul when he
says, “I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do,
forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth to those things
which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of
God in Christ Jesus.” Phil 3: 13
We must be about the
business of improving our understanding of the Science. Practice is
necessary, as it is in improving our understanding of Geometry...or anything.
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