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

Few modern religions grew as quickly and prosperously as Christian Science at the start of the last century, riding on the promise of health and healing through steadfast devotion.

From Los Angeles Times

There, he said, he met people across a range of religious traditions — “from Hinduism to Christian Science to all the denominations of Christianity, Buddhists, Wiccans, Muslims. Monastics from different traditions, everyone.”

From Seattle Times

Young said during a breakfast with journalists Friday hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.

From Seattle Times

A critic from the Christian Science Monitor surmised that Sussman’s aim was to fashion a show that looks “like a waiting room at the Immigration and Naturalization Service.”

From New York Times

“To me, brother Donald Trump is a bonafide gangster and fascist,” Mr. West said at a breakfast Thursday hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.

From Washington Times