Independent Thought

How important it is to be an independent thinker! The human mind tries to influence and control others; but since coming to Plainfield Church, I’ve been learning the importance of making sure only God controls my thinking.

The message in this church is not, “come think like us,”’ but “learn to keep yourself thinking with God.” We are constantly reminded to turn to the Bible and writings of Mary Baker Eddy to arm us to meet the challenges of maintaining freedom of thought.

In Mary Baker Eddy’s article called “Contagion” she writes, “Floating with the popular current of mortal thought without questioning the reliability of its conclusions, we do what others do, believe what others believe and say what others say.” I always thought of myself as a nonconformist and free thinker; but now I’m getting a better understanding of what it really means to be an independent thinker.