Christian Science and Hypnotism
Mr. Frank W. Gale, of San Francisco, feels that the SIGNS OF THE TIMES has misrepresented Christian Science in classing it with hypnotism, magnetic healing, psychic healing, etc. He says among other things: “Christian Science is the very opposite of hypnotism; for instead of exercising any human will-power over a patient, or seeking to control his mind, it recognizes God’s divine mind as the power which governs man harmoniously, and makes him ‘free indeed.’” While we do not question Mr. Gale’s belief in the opinion expressed, we believe that the underlying principles of these religions and cults are identical. Of this we shall have more to say hereafter, when we shall quote from Christian Science authorities.