15/48 Mrs.Eddy draughted it--and copyrighted it. You cannot become a member of the Mother-Church (nor of any Christian Science Church) without signing it. It forms the first chapter of the By-laws, and is called "Tenets." "Tenets of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist." It has no hell in it--it throws it overboard. Mrs.Eddy did not disconnect herself from the office entirely, when she retired, but appointed herself Pastor Emeritus. |