Reviewing Christian Science, 3

Q. Is there more than one God or Principle?

A. There is not more than one God. Principle and its idea are one, and this one is God—omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent Being. Omni is adopted from the Latin adjective signifying all. Therefore, God combines all-power or potency, all-science or true knowledge, all-presence. God’s reflection is child (man and woman) and the universe. The diverse manifestations of divine Science indicate Mind, never human mind, and have one Principle.—21st Century Science and Health

 

Think of this: A classic and Biblical definition of Principle is as follows; In a general sense, the cause, source or origin of any thing; that from which a thing proceeds; as the principle of motion; the principles of action.

One Principle, or one God, isn’t intended to divide as if one is better than another. One is one-and-only yet inclusive.

To have one God, one Mind, offers human beings a more unified way of processing thoughts. Typically, we process thoughts in our own way according to our beliefs and backgrounds. However, to have one Mind, shows the promise that we can offset our differences by recognizing the unique and inclusive mind of God.

When religious leaders asked Jesus the Christ by what authority he did the things he did, Jesus asked them, “John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin?”

The church leaders wouldn’t answer because they’d have to admit their hypocrisy and desire for human approval.

“[The church leaders] discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.) So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.”—Mark 11:31-33

So, Jesus didn’t answer their first question. He wasn’t interest in one-upping someone else, he was interested in doing the will of one God.

One Principle keeps the competitive spirit healthy, we can be a good-sport. One Principle paves the way for fair compromises between partners. One Principle shares principled behavior and thoughts.

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