What are the essential ethical dimensions of Christian Science healing as it is practiced around the world? How do the ethics of this practice play out in real life situations? Three experienced healers, who also teach Christian Science healing, gathered recently to talk over these important issues, and we're presenting their conversation in a multi-part series. While it runs, this series replaces the monthly feature Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Healing Practice. The Journal's spoke with and Judy's practice base is Arlington, Virginia; Phil (West Roxbury) and Sandy (Norwell) are based in Massachusetts.
Warren Bolon: How would you describe the nature of practitioner-patient ethics? Is it more than just a code of conduct?
Phil Davis: Dictionaries define ethics as moral principles, a code conduct. I like to think of it, when we're dealing with Christian Science practitioners and nurses, as the Golden Rule—about our love for others and that we will treat others in the way we would want to be treated. It doesn't come down to human policies as much as it does to loving others the way you would want to be loved.
