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WHAT IS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE?

Christian Science is a system of spiritual healing. It is a religion and a science. In a
higher sense, it is the term for the divine laws of God that govern His universe.

Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, defined
Christian Science as "the law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony." (Rudimental Divine Science,
page 1)

The complete explanation of Christian Science and its teachings is found in Mrs. Eddy's primary work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, (S&H) originally published in 1875. In Science and Health, also called the Textbook, we read:

"In the year 1866, I discovered the Christ Science or divine laws of Life, Truth, and Love, and named my discovery Christian Science.

God had been graciously preparing me during many years for the reception of this final revelation of the absolute divine Principle of scientific mental healing." (S&H 107)

"The author subscribed to an orthodox creed in early youth, and tried to adhere to it until she caught the first gleam of that which interprets God as above mortal sense.

This view rebuked human beliefs, and gave the spiritual import, expressed through Science, of all that proceeds from the divine Mind. Since then her highest creed has been divine Science, which, reduced to human apprehension, she has named Christian Science." (S&H 471)

"The term CHRISTIAN SCIENCE was introduced by the author to designate the
scientific system of divine healing.

"The revelation consists of two parts:

"1. The discovery of this divine Science of Mind-healing, through a spiritual sense of the Scriptures and through the teachings of the Comforter, as promised by the Master.

"2. The proof, by present demonstration, that the so-called miracles of Jesus did not specially belong to a dispensation now ended, but that they illustrated an ever-operative divine Principle. The operation of this Principle indicates the eternality of the scientific order and continuity of being." (S&H 123)

IS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE BASED UPON THE BIBLE?

Yes. The Bible is our authority.Science and Health is a "key" to the Scriptures, helping to unlock its spiritual meaning. Jesus is our Master and Way-shower.
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