rates the
demonstration of Christ, "who healeth all thy diseases" (Psalm
103:3). This testimony, however, shall not include a description of
symptoms or of suffering, though the generic name of the disease may
be indicated. This By-Law applies to testimonials which appear in the
periodicals and to those which are given at the Wednesday evening
meeting.
Charity to All. SECTION 25. While members of this Church do not
believe in the doctrines of theosophy, hypnotism, or spiritualism,
they cherish no enmity toward those who do believe in such doctrines,
and will not harm them. But whenever God calls a member to bear
testimony to Truth and to defend the Cause of Christ, he shall do
it with love and without fear.
Uncharitable Publications. SECTION 26. A member of this Church
shall not publish, nor cause to be published, an article that is
uncharitable or impertinent towards religion, medicine, the courts,
or the laws of our land.
The Golden Rule. SECTION 27. A member of The Mother Church shall not
haunt Mrs. Eddy's drive when she goes out, continually stroll by her
house, or make a summer resort near her for such a purpose.
Numbering the People. SECTION 28. Christian Scientists shall not
report for publication the number of the members of The Mother
Church, nor that of the branch churches. According to the Scripture
they shall turn away from personality and numbering the people.
Our Church Edifices. SECTION 29. The periodicals of our denomination
do not publish descriptions of our church edifices, but they may
quote from other periodicals or give incidental narratives.
No Monopoly. SECTION 30. A Scientist shall not endeavor to monopolize
the healing work in any church or locality, to the exclusion of
others, but all who understand the teachings of Christian Science
are privileged to enter into this holy work, and "by their fruits ye
shall know them."
Christian Science Nurse. SECTION 31. A member of The Mother Church
who represents himself or herself as a Christian Science nurse
shall be one who has a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science
practice, who thoroughly understands the practical wisdom necessary
in a sick room, and who can take proper care of the sick.
The cards of such persons may be inserted in _The Christian Science
Journal_ under rules established by the publishers.
Article IX--MARRIAGE AND DECEASE
A Legal Ceremony. SECTION 1. If a Christian Scientist is to be
married, the ceremony
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