Are you a Christian Scientist?
When I am asked this question, more often than not, I answer, "I practice Christian Science." Christian Science is a practice, a system of divine healing that can be applied to everyday life. Basically, to pigeonhole myself as a Christian Scientist can be misleading. For example, I know a few people who categorize themselves as farmers, but really are practicing golf, while their hired managers practice the farming.
Christian Science, as defined by Mary Baker Eddy, is "The law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony." (Rudimental Divine Science, Mary Baker Eddy) The healing law of good has existed forever; it is not a mystery when scientifically analyzed.
On the other hand, Christian Science is a mystery when it is defined as a church organization, a dogma, or a human way of life. But, this wandering around in definitions doesn't change the facts. Christian Science, when juxtaposed with Eddy's terminology, is a "system of Mind-healing." (Science and Health, Mary Baker Eddy, Trade Edition)
Christian Science is not a practice of rituals or a system of beliefs. There are metaphysical rules to follow in Mind-healing. I have found that when I follow the spiritual rules, I can experience both emotional and physical improvement.
Problem is, it feels counterintuitive to follow spiritual rules. The human mind can only grasp so much, and it is easily confused by abstract ideas. However, there is an unseen force that compels human beings to understand, to break barriers, and courageously defeat anything that goes against God, good. Consequently, spirituality is pursued and those very spiritual rules are glimpsed and recognized as beneficial.
The propaganda surrounding Christian Science, or any religion for that matter, needs to be dismissed in order to embrace the inspiration that correctly interprets the spiritual rules taught. Religion should not morph into a series of human rules that override spiritual rules. It is important to remember that spiritual rules are impartial, discoverable to everyone, just as we all are exposed to the law of gravity.
So as not to get too hung up on the word Christian, Eddy also used the terms spiritual Science, Mind-science, divine Science, or the Science of Spirit, while explaining this "pathological system of Christianity." (ibid)
Of course, there is than the temptation to get hung up on the word Science. However, if a scientist of physics can discover how a law of matter works by means of using the scientific method, why can't a scientist of divine Mind discover how the law of God heals by means of using the scientific method? Therefore, Eddy, theorized, experimented, and concluded. "God is Mind, and God is infinite; hence all is Mind. On this statement rests the Science of being, and the Principle of this Science is divine, demonstrating harmony and immortality." (Ibid)
The study of the law of God is not only healing, but also interesting and uniting. I am better able to see similarities, instead of differences, between religions. The student's knowledge of divine Being is mind-opening, however, "Their knowledge of Mind-healing may be right theoretically, but the moral and spiritual status of thought must be right also." (Miscellaneous Writings, Things to be Thought of)
As a student of divine Science, I continue to apply the law of God, revealing the one Cause and effect that includes Christlike healing. People really can't be pigeonholed as if we are separate from one another or separate from God and God's rule of natural healing. Our status is oneness. Mind is one and infinite Mind includes us, a principle worthy of study and practice.
Cheryl Petersen advocates spiritual thought before action. Her website http://www.HealingScienceToday.com offers "21st Century Science and Health," an eBook that explains a practical metaphysical approach to everyday human situations.
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