Christian Science

noun

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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.

Notes

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.

Derived Forms

• Christian Scientist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christian Science¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

Adam Baron, who reported for McClatchy and the Christian Science Monitor, was deported in May without any government explanation.

From The Daily Beast

Mallory Browne was then the London editor of the Christian Science Monitor.

From The Daily Beast

In a Nov. 28 interview with the Christian Science Monitor, Bowles raised that to 66 percent.

From The Daily Beast

The Christian Science Monitor promises the pair would provide “newly discovered facts.”

From The Daily Beast

According to a recent Christian Science Monitor poll, a majority of Israelis disagree with Netanyahu as well.

From The Daily Beast

Christian Science nor mind cure wasn't invented then, or I should of used 'em, and said my ankle wasn't sprained.

From Project Gutenberg

Christian Science doctors have a following of tens of thousands.

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Margaret has gone off to a Cause, and mother has gone to a dentist and then to a Christian Science meeting.

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The pamphlet proclaimed the virtues of Christian Science to heal all kinds of mental and physical sicknesses and troubles.

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We learn in Christian Science that all inharmony of mortal mind and body is illusion.'

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