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After reading Peel, Bukan, and Miller (the two sources cited and one proposed), I think the current section should be rewritten, but not entirely removed. There appears to be a difference of opinion amongst historians about Eddy's relationship with British Israelism (even Peel on pg. 118 acknowledges Eddy was "intrigued" by the theory "... the Anglo-Israel issue gradually drifted into the background of Mrs. Eddy's thinking. Although she continued to be intrigued by the theory for several years, she kept it resolultely out of her work and her writing on Christian Science.") and we should explain the different opinions instead of cutting content entirely. TulsaPoliticsFan (talk) 00:16, 9 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]
First off, MBE was one of the most influential women to ever live, so of course any source (save clearly BAD sources, which there aren't any) is reliable, but every source I can see is from a known and reliable biography or article. To ensure this problem - that was never a problem in my eyes - is "fixed", I've added a couple more notable sources to the first paragraph. But as I can see it, every paragraph is backed up by one of her very well known biographers over the last 100 years. I just really don't understand the person who flagged this page in the first place - if you are here, I'd love to hear your perspective. If I don't hear any opposing arguments I'm obliged to remove it at some point in the near future. Gregorcollins (talk) 22:48, 14 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the reply - Peel was a notable adherent, but Bates and Dittemore were notably VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED to Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy - they were ruthless. So the exact opposite (you would only know this if you did some extra research which I can understand you likely wouldn't want to do). Also, Gill is a notable NON-christian scientist, her book has actually been lauded as a fair criticism of the religion. Clearly I know more than the person who put the flag up - perhaps a more appropriate flag, though it would still be incorrect, is that it appears to only have sources that "agree" with the religion. Anyway I supposed I'll clean it up more and see where we are then. Greg (talk) (contribs) 22:24, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]
apologies, i misspoke, sorry, dunno where my head is - you're correct Dittemore and Bates were adherents (but did say critical things about the religion, Dittemore had to write an apology letter to the board of directors before he died), but the vehement opposers were Milmine and Willa Cather and they are cited multiple times on Eddy's page, thereby showing "both sides." But the truth is we don't really know what the flag put up really meant, it's not clear. So we're left to be at the mercy of it I guess. Again, apologies for misspeaking, have a good day. Greg (talk) (contribs) 22:31, 3 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]