FAQ About Christian Science
Here are a few basic questions and answers about Christian Science. To learn more please visit https://www.christianscience.com/.
Q. What is Christian Science?
A. Christian Science is the study and demonstration of Christ Jesus’ teachings found in the Bible. Jesus proved that when God’s spiritual laws are understood, healing happens. The laws of God are as powerful and permanent as the laws of music or mathematics and are as effective as they were for Jesus over 2,000 years ago!
Q. Who is Mary Baker Eddy?
A. She is the discoverer of Christian Science and founder of the Christian Science church. In 1866, she was healed of life-threatening injuries by reading the Bible. This healing compelled her to write a book called Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which was first published in 1875. Although Christian Scientists are very grateful to Mary Baker Eddy for her discovery, they don’t deify or worship her.
Q. Is Christian Science the same as Scientology?
A. No, there is no connection whatsoever. Christian Science was discovered in the late 1800s by Mary Baker Eddy. It is based on the Bible and a love of God.
Q. Is it true that Christian Science is a cult?
A. No, not in any way. Christian Scientists strive to be independent thinkers and all Christian Science branch churches are governed democratically with no personal preaching or ritualism.
Q. Why don’t Christian Scientists go to the doctor?
A. It’s up to each individual, but the norm is reliance on treatment by prayer in this Christian system of healing.
Q. What is Christian Science treatment?
A. It is a focused form of prayer for the purpose of healing. Treatment can be used:
Q. What is a Christian Science practitioner, and how do I find one?
A. A practitioner is an experienced Christian Scientist that maintains a full-time professional practice helping others through prayer.
The Christian Science Journal includes a directory of practitioners located in Washington and around the world.
Q. What is Christian Science?
A. Christian Science is the study and demonstration of Christ Jesus’ teachings found in the Bible. Jesus proved that when God’s spiritual laws are understood, healing happens. The laws of God are as powerful and permanent as the laws of music or mathematics and are as effective as they were for Jesus over 2,000 years ago!
Q. Who is Mary Baker Eddy?
A. She is the discoverer of Christian Science and founder of the Christian Science church. In 1866, she was healed of life-threatening injuries by reading the Bible. This healing compelled her to write a book called Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, which was first published in 1875. Although Christian Scientists are very grateful to Mary Baker Eddy for her discovery, they don’t deify or worship her.
Q. Is Christian Science the same as Scientology?
A. No, there is no connection whatsoever. Christian Science was discovered in the late 1800s by Mary Baker Eddy. It is based on the Bible and a love of God.
Q. Is it true that Christian Science is a cult?
A. No, not in any way. Christian Scientists strive to be independent thinkers and all Christian Science branch churches are governed democratically with no personal preaching or ritualism.
Q. Why don’t Christian Scientists go to the doctor?
A. It’s up to each individual, but the norm is reliance on treatment by prayer in this Christian system of healing.
Q. What is Christian Science treatment?
A. It is a focused form of prayer for the purpose of healing. Treatment can be used:
- for physical healing
- addressing financial lack
- handling employment-related issues
- resolving difficult relationships,
and much more.
Q. What is a Christian Science practitioner, and how do I find one?
A. A practitioner is an experienced Christian Scientist that maintains a full-time professional practice helping others through prayer.
The Christian Science Journal includes a directory of practitioners located in Washington and around the world.