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Definition of Christian science
1. Noun. Protestant denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866.
Exact synonyms: Church Of Christ Scientist
Generic synonyms: Protestant Denomination
Member holonyms: Christian Scientist
Generic synonyms: Protestant Denomination
Member holonyms: Christian Scientist
2. Noun. Religious system based on teachings of Mary Baker Eddy emphasizing spiritual healing.
Generic synonyms: Protestantism
Medical Definition of Christian science
1. A religion discovered by mary baker eddy in 1866 that was organised under the official name of the church of christ, scientist, that derives its teachings from the scriptures as understood by its adherents, and that includes a practice of spiritual healing based upon the teaching that cause and effect are mental, and that sin, sickness, and death will be destroyed by a full understanding of the divine principle of jesus' teaching and healing. (webster, 3d ed) (12 Dec 1998)