Eddysm

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 30, 1908

A RATHER keen student of the philosophy of Christian Science, who has come to the conclusion that the real center of this movement is found in the person of Mrs. Eddy rather than in any vital principle, has prepared a “Christian Science Shorter Catechism,” which emphasizes his analysis of this cult. We quote his catechism:—

1. What is the term for the swirl of modern thought? An Eddy.

2. What is the object of Christian Science discourse? To Eddy-fy.

3. What food does Christian Science approve? Whatever is Eddy-ble.

4. Which article in the Christian Science Sentinel should be read first? The Eddy-torials.

5. How far should the other articles receive attention? So far only as they make for Eddy-fication.

6. Where do Christian Science congregations assemble? Each in its own Eddy-fice.

7. To what object in the English Channel may Christian Science be compared? The Eddy-stone lighthouse.

8. The Standard Dictionary defines “eddy” thus: “A turning aside or departure from the main current of thought or life.”