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 MEDICINE AND RELIGION

, M.D.

Widespread interest has been taken of late in what is called 'Spiritual Healing,' or 'Healing by Spiritual means'; interest which is manifest from the popularity of such books as 'Religion and Medicine,' and 'Body and Soul,' no less than from the thoughtful articles contributed to this volume by many eminent authorities. Yet it may be observed that, although some of these contributors belong to the profession of medicine, it is doubtful if many medical men are acquainted with the objects and purpose of Spiritual Healing, and probably few of them regard the movement seriously. It is unwise, however, to adopt an attitude of indifference towards the aspirations of earnest men, so that it seems well to attempt to define the position of medicine with regard to such methods of healing, to investigate the cures alleged, to utter some warning as to possible dangers, and to inquire how far the results justify the movement, and to what