God is closer than you think.
An introduction to Christian Science for curious minds.
Being is an introduction to Christian Science — a quiet, intellectual spiritual tradition that has shaped millions of lives since the 1800s. It isn't a cult. It isn't faith healing. It's a way of thinking about God, reality, and healing that is logical, personal, and remarkably relevant to the world we're living in now. If you're spiritually curious but not finding what you need in louder places, you might find something here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Christian Science and Scientology are entirely unrelated. Christian Science was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879 and is based on the Bible and her book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1950s. The only thing they share is a word.
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No. Christian Science has no central authority that controls members' lives, no isolation from family or society, and no financial demands. Members are free to come and go. Most attend a local branch church independently and practice privately in their daily lives.
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Christian Scientists are encouraged to rely on prayer for healing, and many do. But there is no rule against seeking medical care — it is a personal choice. Many Christian Scientists also see doctors. You will not be judged for the choices you make about your own health. God meets you where you are.
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You don't have to identify as Christian to engage with Christian Science. The tradition draws on Christian scripture but its understanding of God, reality, and healing has resonated with people coming from Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and secular backgrounds. The course is designed for curious people wherever they're coming from.
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Being offers a free 3-day, and a longer 21-day, introduction to the core ideas of Christian Science — one short lesson per day. No account required. No commitment. Just a place to begin.
A Reflection From the Course
We often treat God like a person we’re trying to reach or a distant source of help we’re trying to tap into. But Christian Science suggests something much warmer: God is the very atmosphere of Love we live in. Think about a fish in the ocean. It doesn’t have to find water: it is already surrounded, supported, and moved by it.
When we say Love meets every need, it’s not an empty promise or something that can magically fix everything.. It’s the simple truth that because God is everywhere, there isn't a single empty space in your life where Love isn't already active. Love, God, is already present. Not far away, not uninvolved in your life. You don't have to beg for Love to show up; you just have to realize you’re already standing in the middle of it. It’s the ultimate relief.
