Below are several more frequently asked questions about Christian Science.
No. Other than a similar name, the two have nothing in common.
Christ Jesus healed those of sorrow, disease, death, and sin through a law of divine Love. This law is illustrated in his parables and healings. Christian Science is the Science behind what Christ Jesus was able to do to show humanity that they are free from sin, disease, and death. This is something that can be practiced and demonstrated by us today.
Christian Science is based on the King James Version of The Bible, and Christian Scientists follow the behests, example, and teachings of Christ Jesus. Central to Christian Science theology is the virgin birth, as well as the crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ Jesus.
Generally a Christian Scientist relies on prayer for healing, and in most cases this means that a medical remedy is not necessary. 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 Scientists decision to rely on prayer comes from a deep trust, not a blind faith, in God and an understanding of His power and presence that supersedes the human condition in every circumstance.