What does Christian Science Teach?

The following doctrines are referenced out of the primary Christian Science work, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (S&H), by Mary Baker Eddy. It is supposed to be a companion to the Bible. Science and Health together with the Bible are called the Pastor of Christian Science.

1. God is infinite...and there is no other power or source, S&H 471:18.
2. God is Universal Principle, S&H 331:18-19
3. God cannot indwell a person, S&H 336:19-20
4. God is the only intelligence in the universe, including man S&H 330:11-12
5. God is Mind, S&H 330:20-21; 469:13
6. God is the Father-Mother, S&H 331:30; 332:4
7. The Trinity is Life, Truth, and Love, S&H 331:26
8. Belief in the traditional doctrine of the Trinity is polytheism, S&H 256:9-11
9. Christ is the spiritual idea of sonship S&H 331:30-31
10. Jesus was not the Christ, S&H 333:3-15; 334:3
11. "Jesus Christ is not God, as Jesus himself declared..." S&H 361:12-13
12. Jesus did not reflect the fullness of God, S&H 336:20-21
13. Jesus did not die, S&H 45:32-46:3
14. The Holy Spirit is divine science, S&H 331:31
15. There is no devil, S&H 469:13-17
16. There is no sin, S&H 447:24
17. Evil and good are not real, S&H 330:25-27; 470:9-14
18. Matter, sin, and sickness are not real, but only illusions," S&H 335:7-15; 447:27-28.
19. Life is not material or organic, " S&H 83:21
20. The sacrifice of Jesus was not sufficient to cleanse from sin," S&H 25:6.
21. True healings are the result of true belief, " S&H 194:6"

• Additionally, Christian Scientists prefer not to use doctors, medicine, or immunizations. Christian Science Practitioners are used to help people through the false reality of illness.
• Proper prayer and training are employed to battle the "non-reality" of illness.
• They have no ordinances like the Lord's Supper or baptism.
• Church services are interspersed with Bible reading and readings from Science and Health.
• Mary Baker Eddy is highly regarded as a revelator of God's word.