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Misconceptions about Christian Science

Insights into points that are sometimes misunderstood

Metaphysical ideas—deep but uncomplicated

While metaphysical ideas can be very deep, they are accessible to all because they have their source in God, divine Mind, who is everywhere. Healing is available to everyone, regardless of time and space.

The Bible: Our Sufficient Guide

Accounts of healing and inspiration gained from a deep study of the Bible

Finding spiritual light, even in the Bible’s “darkest” stories

Even in the Bible’s seemingly darkest stories we can find spiritual light and lessons that open the door to healing.

Paths to a Healing Practice

Individuals share how they became Christian Science practitioners

Lifted by the example of others

A Christian Science Sunday School teacher once pointed out to our class of young teens that Jesus never instructed his followers, “Worship me. ” Rather, he counseled them, “Follow me” and “Heal the sick” ( Matthew 4:19; 10:8 ).

From the Mary Baker Eddy Library

Short items of inspirational and historical interest regarding Mrs. Eddy and her church

Living Love

On November 20 and 21, 1898, Mary Baker Eddy taught her last Normal class. During that instruction, she asked each class member a pointed question: “If you were called to some one who was apparently dying, what would you do?”  Lida Stocking Stone was in attendance, listening as each student answered earnestly—but technically.

Words of Significance

Finding ever deeper meaning in common – and not so common – words in the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings

The righteousness that blesses

The Bible-based meaning of the word righteousness is a pure love for God’s law.

Of Good Report

Present-day examples of “whatsoever things are of good report” (Philippians 4:8)

Scam thwarted

Through prayer, this author was able to avoid a computer scam. And she realized that she needed to pray more to see that God never made anyone a scammer.

Spiritual Shorts

Big ideas in small packages

We must gravitate Godward—it’s a law

The Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, may not have been an institutionally educated scholar of the natural sciences, but I find her insights about the laws of nature and their applied relevance to health and human affairs to be breathtaking. Take her statement in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, “Mortals must gravitate Godward, their affections and aims grow spiritual.

Living Church

Inspiration and information from The Mother Church and branches

Our role in fulfilling the mission of The Christian Science Monitor

The Editor of The Christian Science Monitor talks about its mission; how Mary Baker Eddy treated antagonistic journalists at one time; and how each of us—whether readers, journalists, or lawmakers—can follow Mrs. Eddy’s example and the example Jesus gives in the parable of the good Samaritan with regard to how we think and pray about the news, newsmakers, and journalists, and how we think and pray regarding people who may have very different views.