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The Federal Legislative Affairs office keeps updates on the latest news on Christian Science. Their newest article is on the distinction between Scientology and Christian Science:
People often confuse Christian Science and Scientology—and even Christian Scientists themselves aren’t always very familiar with the distinctions in teachings and practices between the two religions! Christian Science practitioner Shirley Paulson has written an informative, well-researched article entitled “Scientology or Christian Science?” on the differences (and similarities) that exist between the two. If you’d like to learn more to enhance your own understanding or to be better equipped to correct misconceptions among your friends and acquaintances, check out the article!
About the author
“Mortals entreat the divine Mind to heal the sick, and forthwith shut out the aid of Mind by using material means, thus working against themselves and their prayers and denying man’s God-given ability to demonstrate Mind’s sacred power. Pleas for drugs and laws of health come from some sad incident, or else from ignorance of Christian Science and its transcendent power.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, page 182, lines 22-29).
When I read this article in the Journal, I immediately recommended it to my mom – who works in her local Reading Room. She felt it was extremely helpful because of the visitors who come in and ask her many of the same questions about Christian Science and Scientology. I felt it extremely helpful also because Shirley Paulson did not write an us vs. them or right vs. wrong article. Thanks!