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A local interfaith reader asked this question and Christian Scientists may appreciate reading the answer, sent by Jenny Pearson, Committee on Publication for South East 1.
As a Christian Scientist, I’d like to give a different perspective on Damian Thompson’s Feb 28 podcast, because I see in my church energetic, committed, and joyful individuals. However, Mr. Thompson’s argument begs the question vital to the practice of all faith, namely, what about religion will actually last? If it isn't practical, real, revitalizing, what is religion for?
Responses to Media
This was an unpublished letter to the editor of The Sun in response to an article about Val Kilmer, making a reference to his faith.
In a recent article by The Guardian, parallels were drawn between the current pandemic protesters and similar historical movements including those in the 1920s. However, it is misleading to link Christian Scientists to them. Read our full unpublished letter to the editor here.
A letter to the editor of The Daily Mirror: In your May 13 story about DeGeneres, your brief reference to the Christian Science faith and its attitude to the medical profession might mislead your readers…
Christian Science Perspective
Four women, a Hindu, a Moslem, a Christian Scientist, and a Unitarian spoke to the question, "Can female leadership be a force for change and renewal in religion?" Lizzie Witney, Committee on Publication for South East England, gave a 15-minute talk on Mary Baker Eddy.
Someone asked what the reason for my hope is. For me, God's saving presence is more than an innate optimism and merely hopeful religious thinking. It's a question of actual experience: my life - and the lives of others - radically altered by our experience of God.
I was fascinated by this ancient graffiti when I visited Jerusalem. The city itself is one of momentous history but also, I found, extraordinary vitality, making it an inspiring place to visit. Historically, it has often been a center of turmoil.
Health & Healing
Does the Christian Science Church have a policy about vaccinations? If vaccinations are required by law, for example ‘vaccine passports’, what is the view of the Christian Science Church? Your questions on vaccinations answered. Read on to learn more.
Headlines warning of the social fallout from alcohol and drug addiction often fail to record the remarkable fact that hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have successfully “recovered” from these often devastating dependencies. The highly lauded “12 Steps” programme, that has fronted the decades long efforts of both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, as well as similar organisations, have undoubtedly saved many lives. At the heart of this success story is an acceptance of a spiritual “higher power” available to all, one which supersedes mere will power and puts them on the road to recovery.
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On June 7, 2021, church members from all over the UK watched the annual meeting of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, as it was live-streamed from the Church’s headquarters in Boston. Watch the recording here.
Four women, a Hindu, a Moslem, a Christian Scientist, and a Unitarian spoke to the question, "Can female leadership be a force for change and renewal in religion?" Lizzie Witney, Committee on Publication for South East England, gave a 15-minute talk on Mary Baker Eddy.
This talk (transcribed) celebrates the role of three women who shaped thought in their religious traditions: - Ellen G. White, Seventh Day Adventist Church - Mary Baker Eddy, The Church of Christ, Scientist - 'Amma', Hindu Guru.
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Hope. Courage. Resilience. Forgiveness. These words mean more, not less, against a backdrop of war, suffering and violence. The June 6 Annual Meeting of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, highlighted this message, welcoming members in-person, and virtually, from 60 countries worldwide.
This was an unpublished letter to the editor of The Sun in response to an article about Val Kilmer, making a reference to his faith.
Just before Christmas a blog titled ‘The Greatest Gift’ was posted on two UK websites. It stated that some religions shun present giving at Christmas time, citing Christian Science as an example of this and claiming that this was Mary Baker Eddy’s position, making her un-Christian. Read our response here.
In light of severe weather conditions and ongoing fears surrounding global warming, it’s enlightening to reflect on how ‘on message’ the Christian Science pastor (Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by our founder, Mary Baker Eddy) is.