| − | '''Christian Science''' is the name for a religious denomination formally known as ''First Church of Christ, Scientist,'' and for that denomination's system of beliefs. It was established (or, as its adherents prefer to say, discovered) by [[Mary Baker Eddy]] in 1879, and presented in her book, ''Science and Health, With Key to the Scriptures.'' | + | '''Christian Science''' is the name for a religious denomination formally known as ''First Church of Christ, Scientist,'' and for that denomination's system of beliefs. It was started by [[Mary Baker Eddy]] in 1879, and presented in her book, ''Science and Health, With Key to the Scriptures.'' |
| | Christian Science lays emphasis on curing disease through faith. It holds that disease is contrary to the will of God and therefore represents a "state of error" which can be corrected through prayer alone. | | Christian Science lays emphasis on curing disease through faith. It holds that disease is contrary to the will of God and therefore represents a "state of error" which can be corrected through prayer alone. |