The King County Journal – Letter to the Editor:
Christian Science not a cult
“On March 29, a local radio show broadcast a program that labeled Mormonism, Christian Science and Jehovah’s Witnesses as cults. The speaker went on to note that listeners should be alert that these groups are “dispensing poison.” As a Christian Scientist, please allow me to correct this misconception. Christian Science is not a cult. Any sincere inquirer would soon learn this to be the truth.
Christian Science is a deeply Christian faith, dedicated to following the words and works of Jesus Christ. It is Bible-based and its adherents embrace the Golden Rule to do unto others as they would have done unto them. Though Christian Scientists are grateful for the founder, Mary Baker Eddy, and her work to bless humanity through her system of healing through prayer, there is no personality worship. In fact, she asked her followers to follow her example ‘only so long as she follows Christ.’ And Eddy expected her followers to be thinkers, never blind followers.
Although I am not in a position to speak for the other two faiths mentioned, I can say that the Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses I know are sincere and thoughtful individuals. I hope that future broadcasts refrain from such false assertions toward religious faith.”
William E. Scott
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