The road to freedom lies not through mysteries or occult performances, but through the intelligent use of natural forces and laws.

Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (January 21 1887 – April 7 1960) was an American spiritual writer teacher and leader. Holmes E. A.

He was the founder of a Spiritual movement known as Religious Science a part of the greater New Thought movement whose spiritual philosophy is known as "The Science of Mind. Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (January 21 1887 – April 7 1960) was an American spiritual writer teacher and leader. His books remain in print and the principles he taught as "Science of Mind" have inspired and influenced many generations of metaphysical students and teachers.