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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

History at a glance

In this decade, some barriers break down, some seeds of war are planted, and technology in the fields of communication, health, aviation and rocket science has increasing influence. Economic crises also loom large.

The Scandinavian Herald—born in the midst of the Depression

In the previous segments of this series on The Herald of Christian Science, we've seen how the German edition grew out of demand from individual Christian Scientists in Germany and how the French edition was forged in wartime. The Scandinavian edition — which later became three separate editions (Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish with a Finnish section) — came about through the persistence of the branch churches of Christ, Scientist, in those countries.

The power of the word—spoken and written

When Socrates spoke and Plato wrote, they staked out the two main ways we communicate with each other: speech and writing. Moreover, they generated a crucial philosophical debate: Which is superior, the living, spoken word or the unchanging, written text? Which is more authentic? More reliable? Which connects us more directly to truth? At the heart of this speech/writing debate is a paradox, which continues to preoccupy scholars.

Live events make connections

Public lectures and workshops are sponsored by organizations all around the world. Look online, for example, at the British Museum in London, the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, or the Columbia University School of Architecture in New York City.

Looking into the 'Boston Craze'

During the early 1880s, Bostonians were becoming aware of a new healing method called Christian Science. At first, the "Boston Craze," as the newspapers put it, was quite modest in size and fairly local in scope.

Motivated by a desire to heal

When the lecture committee for the very small Christian Science Society in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, started thinking about having a public lecture, they weren't sure how they'd be able to manage it. Their funds seemed inadequate and they were anxious about a potentially low turnout.

Responding to the spiritual demand

2002-2003 The Christian Science Board of Lectureship Speakers Many organizations—museums, libraries, and churches, for example—provide lecture series. And speakers on many different topics travel around the world providing seminars, training, and inspiration.

The 'Golden Rule' of conduct

A friend of mine was asked to act as moderator at a meeting between local residents and the city council. The meeting threatened to be rancorous and the council members feared that they would be exposed to an angry mob.

Come into God's castle

I've always loved castles. Castles with high towers overlooking lazy rivers and lush valleys.

How I learned to wait on God

There were many times in my life when I could hardly wait for anything. I wanted to make it happen — now.