Yes, Christian Science is Christian. Christian Scientists follow Jesus Christ and his example to love and heal.
The Christian Science church was established in 1879 when a vote was held:
To organize a church designed to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing.
Church Manual of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, p.17.
For those wondering, “Is Christian Science Christian?”, the answer is deeply rooted in its teachings. Christian Scientists view Jesus as the beloved Son of God, the most spiritual man to walk the planet, and the full expression of the Christ.
Jesus is the human man, and Christ is the divine idea; hence the duality of Jesus the Christ.
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 473:15
Christian Science and the Teachings of Jesus
Christian Science follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing healing, love, and spiritual growth. Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, speaks about Jesus in the Tenets of Christian Science which outline key beliefs that guide Christian Scientists in their daily lives.
Here are three tenets that further answer the question, “Is Christian Science Christian?”
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 497:24
- We acknowledge Jesus’ atonement as the evidence of divine, efficacious Love, unfolding man’s unity with God through Christ Jesus the Way-shower; and we acknowledge that man is saved through Christ, through Truth, Life, and Love as demonstrated by the Galilean Prophet in healing the sick and overcoming sin and death.
- We acknowledge that the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection served to uplift faith to understand eternal Life, even the allness of Soul, Spirit, and the nothingness of matter.
- And we solemnly promise to watch, and pray for that Mind to be in us which was also in Christ Jesus; to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; and to be merciful, just, and pure.
Understanding Key Christian Science Terms
In Christian Science, certain terms are understood in a spiritual context:
- Mind: Refers to God, the omnipotent Creator of the universe, rather than the human intellect.
- Matter: Represents the physical body and environment as perceived through the five physical senses.
For a deeper understanding of Christian Science and its relationship to Christ Jesus, you can read all of the Tenets of Christian Science and learn More about Christ Jesus. We hope this information helps answer your question, “Is Christian Science Christian?”
Christian Science Healing Testimonies
There are thousands of recorded healings in the Bible and in Christian Science publications. Many Christian Science healings have occurred by simply reading the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. This healing book is Eddy’s main body of work and a companion to the Bible. It contains sections on Genesis and Revelation, and is part of the Christian Science Weekly Bible Lesson. It also has a chapter called Fruitage, consisting of healing testimonies.
You will find a lot of love and support for your spiritual journey at any of our Churches or Reading Rooms. Churches hold services twice weekly, including a healing testimony and prayer meeting on Wednesdays.
Reading rooms are open varied hours according to location. We love visitors and are available to answer questions, and offer resources such as Bible study lessons and other publications from the Christian Science Publishing Society.
Please email us with questions at community@prayerthatheals.org or call your local church, reading room or Christian Science Practitioner.
