Christian Science

Christian Science, religious denomination founded in the United States in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy (1821–1910), author of the book that contains the definitive statement of its teaching, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (1875). It is widely known for its highly controversial practice of spiritual healing.

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Christian Science - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)

Christian Science is a religious system that is known for teaching the healing power of prayer. The system was founded in the United States by Mary Baker Eddy in the 1870s. Many followers of Christian Science also belong to the church that Eddy established. It is called the Church of Christ, Scientist.

Christian Science - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)

Christian Science is a religious denomination based on the teachings of the Church of Christ, Scientist. It was founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy. The complete statement of its teachings can be found in her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, first issued in 1875 and repeatedly revised over the next 35 years. Christian Science is known for its practice of spiritual healing and for its highly respected newspaper, the Christian Science Monitor. In 2009, because of a decrease in circulation and mounting financial difficulties, the Monitor ceased publication of its weekday print edition to focus on Internet publishing; it was the first national newspaper to take such action. Weekly print and daily e-mail editions were also afforded to subscribers. (See also Eddy, Mary Baker.)