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Did Mary Baker Eddy ever touch a lion?
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What information is available about the Plainfield Christian Science Church?
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What’s the background on Christian Science and Easter observances?
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Is Christian Science related to Scientology?
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Who was William Curtis Coffman?
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What’s the background on the By-Law titled “Sudden Decease”?
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What was the Christian Science Series?
Learn about the little-known second periodical issued by The Christian Science Publishing Society.
Did Mary Baker Eddy ever revive Calvin Frye from death?
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Did Eddy require her students to preach without notes?
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What did Eddy say about Eastern thought systems?
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When was Mary Baker Eddy called “prayerless”?
Find out about this accusation and learn how she responded.
Does “Mother’s Evening Prayer” refer to Eddy’s son?
Here’s what we know about the genesis of this poem by Mary Baker Eddy.
What did Eddy mean when referring to “useful” books?
Learn how this statement in Science and Health evolved over time.
Did Mary Baker Eddy say anything about vegetarianism?
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What about Christian Science branch churches and politics?
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