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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denomination do not publish descriptions of our church edifices, but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 shall be performed by a clergyman who is
legally authorized.
Sudden Decease. SECTION 2. If a member of The Mother Church
shall decease suddenly, without previous injury or illness, and the cause
thereof be unknown, an autopsy shall be made by qualified experts.
When it is possible the body of a female shall be prepared for burial by
one of her own sex.
Article X--DEBATING IN PUBLIC
No Unauthorized Debating. SECTION 1. A member of this Church
shall not debate on Christian Science in public debating assemblies,
without the consent of the Board of Directors.
Article XI--COMPLAINTS
Departure from Tenets. SECTION 1. If a member of this Church shall
depart from the Tenets and be found having the name without the life
of a Christian Scientist, and another member in good standing shall
from Christian motives make this evident, a meeting of the Board of
Directors shall be called, and the offender's case shall be tried and said
member exonerated, put on probation, or excommunicated.

Violation of By-Laws. SECTION 2. A member who is found violating
any of the By-Laws or Rules herein set forth, shall be admonished in
consonance with the Scriptural demand in Matthew 18:15-17; and if he
neglect to accept such admonition, he shall be placed on probation, or if
he repeat the offense, his name shall be dropped from the roll of
Church membership.
Violation of Christian Fellowship. SECTION 3. Any member who
shall unjustly aggrieve or vilify the Pastor Emeritus or another member,
or who does not live in Christian fellowship with members who are in
good and regular standing with this Church, shall either withdraw from
the Church or be excommunicated.
Preliminary Requirement. SECTION 4. No church discipline shall
ensue until the requirements according to the Scriptures, in Matthew
18:15-17, have been strictly obeyed, unless a By-Law governing the
case provides for immediate action.
Authority. SECTION 5. The Christian Science Board of Directors has
power to discipline, place on probation, remove from membership, or
to excommunicate members of The Mother Church. Only the members
of this Board shall be present at meetings for the examination of
complaints against church members; and they alone shall vote on cases
involving The Mother Church discipline.
Members in Mother Church Only. SECTION 6. A complaint against a
member of The Mother Church, _if said member belongs to no branch
church and if this complaint is not for mental malpractice_, shall be
laid before this Board, and within ten days thereafter, the Clerk of the
Church shall address a letter of inquiry to the member complained of as
to the validity of