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Unfortunate Are the Pharmacists

     Rumors that I happen to pick up every once in a while in recent days are that groups of pharmacists have been sending anonymous letters and using other such means to try to stir up the authorities in efforts to criticize and obstruct the activities of World Messianity. I do not think such actions are in the least unreasonable. After all, we do teach that pharmaceuticals are the cause of disease, so it is only natural that pharmacists would hate World Messianity. We ourselves continue to take pity on these people. As World Messianity stands for the construction of a world free of disease, we must clarify the fundamentals of disease, which is indispensable for realizing our goal. In other words, small sacrifices have to be made for the greater good.
     What I want to state clearly in this regard is that whether it be for doctors or for pharmacists, their mission should be not only to make money. It should not be necessary at this stage to say that the main purpose of individuals in these professions is to save lives. Therefore, it is only natural that they would agree that even if there were some disadvantage, it would be worthwhile if human lives were helped. It is only inevitable that this situation will come about. In thinking more deeply about actions against World Messianity, however, it certainly speaks to our success if pharmacists are being affected to the extent that they feel the need to criticize and obstruct us. Such being the case, no matter how much they may try to oppose us, that opposition will only be temporary and World Messianity will eventually win. If pharmaceuticals were to be victorious, it would mean a defeat for World Messianity and there would be no issue for pharmacists. In which case, the most appropriate course is to leave the matter to a natural resolution, I would dare to hope.

Eikô, Issue 165, July 16, 1952
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