Mary Baker Eddy's death in 1910
decline in membership in late 20th century
founding of The Christian Science Monitor in 1908
legal recognition as a religion in the US
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spiritual interpretation of the Bible
God is all-good and all-powerful
evil and illness are illusions
Science and Health as key to understanding the Bible
Bible as inspired text
Sunday services and Wednesday testimony meetings
denial of the reality of sin, sickness, and death
emphasis on individual spiritual growth
healing through understanding of divine law
importance of spiritual study and prayer
no clergy; lay readers lead services
no sacraments such as baptism or communion