Christian Science

noun

a system of religious teaching, founded in 1866 by Mary Baker Eddy and based on the Scriptures, the most notable application of which is the practice of spiritual healing.

Christian Science

noun

the religious system and teaching of the Church of Christ, Scientist. It was founded by Mary Baker Eddy (1866) and emphasizes spiritual healing and the unreality of matter

Christian Science

A religion based on the teachings of Jesus. It was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in the nineteenth century. Christian Scientists believe that sickness and sin are not ordained by God and can be overcome by prayer and understanding.

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Christian Scientists are known for refusing to accept medicine or treatment by doctors. However, a Christian Scientist's decision to dispense with medical treatment is left to the individual believer and is not dictated by church policy.

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Other Word Forms

Christian Scientist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Christian Science¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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A “Star Trek” geek stuck in a rigid Christian Science family, she loathed her father and longed to escape.

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A 1953 Los Angeles Times article called fruitcake a "holiday must," and in 1958, the Christian Science Monitor asked, "�� Could Be a Better Gift Than Fruitcake?"

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Few modern religions grew as quickly and prosperously as Christian Science at the start of the last century, riding on the promise of health and healing through steadfast devotion.

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There, he said, he met people across a range of religious traditions — “from Hinduism to Christian Science to all the denominations of Christianity, Buddhists, Wiccans, Muslims. Monastics from different traditions, everyone.”

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Young said during a breakfast with journalists Friday hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.

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Christiansburg Christian Scientist

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