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Perhaps one reason for controversial responses to newly discovered ancient writings are because some details challenge truths humanity has longed believed.
In my own search to understand truth, I am endeavoring to keep myself open-minded to truth's infinite possibilities. I try to approach each possibility with reasonable consideration and exploration. Truth is what it is. Whether it is what I've always believed or something entirely different. I want to know the truth.
Of truth, Eddy quotes Agassiz, the celebrated naturalist and author, who said: "Every great scientific truth goes through three stages. First, people say it conflicts with the Bible. Next, they say it has been discovered before. Lastly, they say they have always believed it."
So, I'll keep on reading whatever my fellow truth-seekers write. We learn from each other. It's all part of the journey to understand — what is truth?
Annette Bridges is a freelance writer and lives on a north Texas ranch with her husband, John. For the past 25 years, she has been a student of Christian Science, the method of healing explained in Mary Baker Eddy's book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Visit her website at http://www.annettebridges.com and send her an email at annettebridges@gmail.com © copyright 2006 by Annette Bridges |
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