Editing Christian Science

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! colspan="2" | Christian Science
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! Family
| Christian / New religious movement
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! Origin region
| United States
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! Founding period
| 19th century CE
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! Estimated adherents
| Estimates vary; organized through churches and reading rooms in several countries.
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'''Christian Science''' is a Christian-derived religious movement founded by Mary Baker Eddy that emphasizes spiritual healing, divine Mind, prayer, and the interpretation of Christianity through the teachings of ''Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures''.

== Overview ==

Christian Science arose in the United States in the 19th century. It teaches that God is infinite Mind and that spiritual understanding can transform human experience. The movement is known for its emphasis on prayer-based healing, Bible study, public lectures, reading rooms, and the institutional structure of The First Church of Christ, Scientist.

== Key beliefs ==

* God as infinite Spirit, Mind, Love, Truth, Life, Soul, and Principle
* Jesus as central to Christian healing and salvation
* Spiritual interpretation of reality and rejection of materialism as ultimate
* Prayer and spiritual understanding as means of healing
* The Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s writings as key authorities

== Practices ==

* Prayer, study, testimony meetings, and Sunday services
* Reading the Bible and ''Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures''
* Spiritual healing practice and consultation with Christian Science practitioners
* Publication and distribution of religious literature
* Participation in church communities and reading rooms

== Places of worship ==

* Churches of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science Reading Rooms, homes, and meeting spaces

== Sacred texts ==

* The Bible and Mary Baker Eddy’s ''Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures'' are central texts

== Holidays and observances ==

* Christian Science observes Sunday worship and may mark Thanksgiving services and other Christian calendar moments depending on location

== Branches and related traditions ==

* [[Christianity]]
* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Unitarian Universalism]]

== See also ==

* [[Religion]]
* [[Theology]]
* [[Philosophy of religion]]
* [[New Religious Movements]]
* [[Indigenous and Traditional Religions]]

[[Category:Religions]]
[[Category:Christian denominations]]
[[Category:New religious movements]]