{"id":1323,"date":"2022-07-13T16:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T15:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chm.simdemo.co.uk\/?page_id=1323"},"modified":"2023-04-21T11:33:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T10:33:01","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chm.simdemo.co.uk\/index.php\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>

Why Science?<\/h2>

It’s Science because it’s based upon a set of spiritual principles – laws relating to the nature of God and His creation – that can be applied with expected, consistent results.<\/p>

Is it Christian?<\/h2>

Yes. Christian Science is based on the Bible and Christian Scientists follow the teachings and ministry of Christ Jesus. In fact the virgin birth, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ Jesus, and so on, are all central to Christian Science theory.<\/p>

Is it true that Christian Scientists don’t take medicine?<\/h2>

Generally a Christian Scientist’s first choice is to rely on prayer for healing and in most cases this means a medical remedy is unnecessary. There is no biblical or church mandate to forgo medical intervention, nor do Christian Scientists believe that it is God’s will that anyone suffer or die. A Christian Scientist’s decision to rely on prayer comes from trust, not blind faith, in God and from a conviction that God’s care continues under every circumstance.<\/p>

Is Christian Science the same as Scientology?<\/h2>

No. Scientology is much more recent and its teachings have nothing in common with Christian Science.<\/p>

Is Christian Science the same as a positive thinking?<\/h2>

No. Positive thinking relies on the human mind to think or effect a good result. Christian Science starts with God and the conviction that God\u2019s goodness embraces each of us, all the time.<\/p>

Is Christian Science faith healing?<\/h2>

No. Christian Science does not involve pleading with God to heal the sick and then accepting His will, good or bad. Nothing in Christian Science theology says it\u2019s God\u2019s will that anyone suffer, be sick, or die. Christian Science shows God to be entirely good, and therefore His will for each individual is only health and life.<\/p>

What is a Christian Science practitioner?<\/h2>

Christian Science practitioners are individuals who are self-employed, who have completed a course in spiritual healing given by an authorized teacher of Christian Science, and who devote themselves full time to helping and healing others through prayer. While practitioners do not offer counseling, diagnosis, prognosis, or any physical manipulation or treatment, they do offer Christian Science treatment\u2014as explained in Mary Baker Eddy\u2019s book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.<\/p>

What\u2019s involved in Christian Science treatment?<\/h2>

Christian Science treatment is the application of spiritual principles\u2014who and what God is and what that means for each individual\u2014to the specifics of any given situation. These spiritual principles, applied, have a tangible effect\u2014restored relationships, financial well-being, physical healing, and so on.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Christian Science Publications<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Mother Church Websites<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Other UK Churches and Reading Rooms<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Listen to the Mother Church Services<\/a><\/span><\/p>

Audio chats on christianscience.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>

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