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Did Churchill ever ask British Christian Scientists to pray?

Dec 12, 2019

Find out about these wartime requests.

Sep 9, 2019

Here’s what we know about the 26 topics and their arrangement.

Jul 8, 2019

Here’s background on Mary Baker Eddy’s first publication following Science and Health.

Jun 10, 2019

Read up on a question of debate that dates to the 1930s.

May 10, 2019

Find out about this name and how it evolved.

Apr 8, 2019

Read about her exposure to the Lutheran theologian’s ideas.

Mar 8, 2019

Find out what led to publication of the first issue in 1883.

Jan 28, 2019

Find out about Washington’s engagement with Christian Science.

Jan 11, 2019

Read one of Mary Baker Eddy’s responses to this question.

Dec 12, 2018

She communicated with one of the authors on several occasions.

Aug 22, 2022

Learn about a number of examples that our research has revealed.

Aug 8, 2022

Here’s background on a controversial figure whose teachings were based on interpretations of Christian Science.

Jun 21, 2022

Read our research on this By-Law about teaching and practicing Christian Science.

Apr 4, 2022

Learn some of the reasons for the style used in referencing our namesake.

Mar 11, 2022

Learn the background on some of her statements about prayer for peace.