The position Christian Science takes toward healing is that of radical reliance on God. Curing disease through prayer alone, Christian Science makes no concessions to matter. It makes no compromise with laws of health, hygiene, diet, or weather but reveals man's God-given dominion over false, material law.
In Science and Health Mrs. Eddy writes, "Only through radical reliance on Truth can scientific healing power be realized."Science and Health, p. 167;
If someone desirous of relying completely on Christian Science finds his efforts unrewarded and his healing nowhere in sight, what is he to do? Turn to material medicine for diagnosis or help? Not at all. Physical diagnosis tends to cause or increase fear and to reinforce the mistaken belief in the reality and power of disease. Also, Mrs. Eddy tells us, "God's preparations for the sick are potions of His own qualities."Miscellaneous Writings, p. 268;
