Christian Science
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Article Highlights Christian Science’s Origins, Doctrines, and Role in Vaccine Exemption Debates
Christian Science is a religious movement that has existed for over 140 years, yet remains relatively unknown to many. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, the group...

Christian Science Church in Yakima Becomes Concert Hall
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, located on North Naches Avenue in Yakima, Washington, once served as a spiritual center for its congregation. Built in the early 20th...

Church of Christ Scientist Secures Title to Condemned Historic Home After Legal Ruling
The dispute over the condemned historic home at 6 Fair Street in Nantucket has reached a legal conclusion after more than two years of litigation. The First Church...

Event Space 583 Park Sues Church Landlord Over Lost Tax Break
The Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as Christian Science, has been named in a lawsuit filed by 583 Park, a commercial event space located on the Upper...

Christian Science Church Building on Whiskey Road Approved for Demolition
The former home of the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 433 Whiskey Road in Aiken has been approved for demolition by the city’s Design Review Board. The...

Church of Christ, Scientist Seeks Purchase of Hildene Retreat in Vermont Before Sale to Others
The Town of Manchester, Vermont, found itself in an unexpected situation in 1976 when the First Church of Christ, Scientist, a religious organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced...

Christian Science Nurse and Veteran Martin Troutman Dies at 73
Martin Arthur Troutman III, who passed away on January 4, 2025, in East Lansing, MI, was a lifelong member of the Christian Science church. Born on July 29,...

Evanston Christian Science Reading Room Focuses on Outreach and Accessibility
The Evanston Christian Science Reading Room, located on Central Street, operates as a quiet hub for spiritual exploration and community engagement. Managed by Chuck Carrington, the space is...

State Laws Protect Parents Who Deny Medical Care for Religious Reasons, Despite Child Deaths
The Followers of Christ, a Christian sect that rejects medical treatment in favor of prayer, have long faced scrutiny over the deaths of children under their care. In...

Tyler Hikoalok found guilty of first-degree murder in 2018 death of Christian Science Reading Room librarian Elisabeth Salm
Tyler Hikoalok has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2018 death of Elisabeth Salm, a volunteer librarian who was found beaten at the downtown Christian Science...