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It must be assumed, and probably was assumed by her, that the teachers of future teachers are conscientiously interested in the subject they are about to teach, so that they would be careful enough to look at the precisely described subject matter most seriously. If this was done conscientiously, almost immediately questions would have to be raised as to the linkages between the two structures that the teaching is to be centered on, and linkages that may exist to other structures of similar nature, in Mary Baker Eddy's works. Thus, the teaching itself, would become a process of discovery.
This, all by itself, if the work had been done faithfully, should have shattered the unidimensional way of looking at Christian Science, seeing that the chapter, Recapitulation, is so deeply linked to the matrix for the structure for the Key of David that it should have sparked sufficient research to have opened the doors of thought to the existence of the three dimensional structure that Mary Baker Eddy has outlined in her books.
As if this incentive were not enough, seeing that the link between the matrix and Recapitulation is slightly complex, she doubled the incentive by adding the 32 segment structure of the Platform of Christian Science to the curriculum. Whether such an incentive was one of her reasons is pure conjecture. The fact is, that this double exposure should have brought about some recognition of the existence of a vital underlying order that ties all of her major works together. The outline should logically have come to light through the efforts of those individuals of whom the most is expected.
The fact that nothing happened on this front for a hundred years is not a failure in Mary Baker Eddy's design. Mary Baker Eddy was evidently certain that her design is fail-proof. She was evidently sure, that in time, the most advanced searchers would make the discoveries by which at least the two dimensional structure would be recognized, and when it would unfold in consciousness, the doors would open wide after that.
The Church Manual also specifies that the subsequent teaching in the Primary classes shall likewise be from Recapitulation. The teachers which were taught in the Normal class, were thus mandated to present the existence and operation of the three dimensional structure for the Key of David to their pupils, who may not have the resources themselves to engage in the requisite research to discover this structure on their own. By this method, the continuity of Mary Baker Eddy's life work would be virtually assured on the basis on which it evolved, through discoveries of fundamental principles.
Mary Baker Eddy had retained her position as President of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College. This title has never been vacated to the present day, nor given to another. The Church Manual provides only for the appointment and replacement of the Vice President of the college. By the retention of the title of President of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, in perpetuity, Mary Baker Eddy continues to preside over the curriculum, which thereby may never be changed. By this rather intelligent, legal move, she protects the mandated establishing of the second and third dimension which comprise the whole structure for the Key of David. The certainty of its unfolding was thereby assured, only the date of the actual unfolding remained an open question.
The establishment of the three dimensional structure for the Key of David may well be regarded as Mary Baker Eddy's greatest work, seeing that everything she has created is structured around it. The necessity for its unfolding may have been recognized by Mary Baker Eddy as far back as 1889 when she stopped all personal teaching. It is unfortunate that her great accomplishment is still not recognized to even exist, much less being implemented and applied. Still, her title remains. She is still President of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College that stands as a sentinel for the three dimensional structure that supports scientific metaphysical healing. As long as Mary Baker Eddy's title remains unrevoked, her life-work may yet be brought to light within her church.
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