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The Germ Theory of Disease (also called the pathogenic theory of medicine) is a scientific theory that suggests that [[microorganisms]] are the cause of many diseases. This theory was extremely controversial when first proposed, but today it is the backbone of modern medicine. This theory was first proposed by [[Girolamo Fracastoro]] in [[1546]] and was furthered by many other scientists before it became widely accepted as true.

The Germ Theory of Disease (also called the pathogenic theory of medicine) is a scientific theory that suggests that [[microorganisms]] are the cause of many diseases. This theory was extremely controversial when first proposed, but today it is the backbone of modern medicine. This theory was first proposed by [[Girolamo Fracastoro]] in [[1546]] and was furthered by many other scientists before it became widely accepted as true.

The [[Christian Scientist]] sect, founded by [[Mary Baker Eddy]], believes that the Germ Theory of Disease is not true and that it is contradicted by Scripture.<ref>http://www.spirituality.com/tte/search_article.jhtml;jsessionid=EV5GOAIOJ52KHKGL4LYCFEQ?ElementId=/repositories/shcomarticle/Feb2006/1140106869.xml&ElementName=Do%20%22germs%22%20make%20us%20sick%3F</ref>

The [[Christian Scientist]] sect, founded by [[Mary Baker Eddy]], believes that the Germ Theory of Disease is not true and that it is contradicted by Scripture.<ref>http://www.spirituality.com/tte/article_display.jhtml?ElementId=/repositories/shcomarticle/Feb2006/1140106869.xml</ref>