The Healing Revelations of Mary Baker Eddy: The Rise and Fall of Christian Science

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Summary: Wonderful expose of an idiotic cult
Review: A searing indictment of the crank named Mary Baker Eddy. Christian Science is neith Christian nor Science and Mr. Gardner tells it like it is. I am not suprised at the bad reviews given this book by Christian Scientists, after all what else can you expect from an goup of ignorant and superstitious people, many of whom would rather see their children die than give them antibiotics. Christian Science is an dying cult and it is clear that there will be violent death throes coming from its members.

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Summary: "Ill informed negativity"
Review: In order to understand CS one has to devote their life to the continually unfoldment that is a result of studying Mrs. Eddy's teaching's. It is not unusual for sometime to totally miss the essence of CS . But the fact remains it is a demonstrable science. Most Christians Scientists have demonstrated good health , happiness and prosperity throughout their long lives. This speaks volumes. "Scientist's simply follow the example and teachings of Christ Jesus. Mrs. Eddy , thankfully explained the teachings of Christ to a degree that had not been done before.
She laid no claim to inventing the truth but rather explaining it through what she called "Christian Science". Naturally after her passing the "truth began to get diluted and hence demonstations were less frequent. She was simply trying to wake everyone up to the fact that " The truth will set them free"
from the erroneous thinking of mankind. It's evident that every
forward thinking person throughout history has been persecuted by those of lesser vision. Why should she be an exception.
"Forgive them father they know not what they do".

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Summary: Extremely Factual, A Must for Truth
Review: The author does an excellent job of presenting historial events not documented elsewhere. The material can be dry but truth is his goal. This book presents the truth of MBE and the movement of Christian Science. Edwin Dakin's book, Mrs. Eddy Doctrine of A Virginal Mind, and Milmine's book on Christian are similar, however I would highly recommend Dakin's book. It reads better than most fiction. There are many surprises and events unknown to many people even devote Christian Scientists. Another EXCELLENT book written by a member of the Christian Science Board of Director's is Bates and Dittemore's The Truth and The Tradition, This Is The ULTIMATE biography. It was written using documents inaccessible to the public from the archives of The Mother Church. It is hard to find but well worth the searching. I recommend it to all even the most devoted Christian Scientist.

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Summary: "Ill informed negativity"
Review: What a shame! Martin Gardner had a chance to research the life of a great Western religious leader who, when she first wrote for the public, did so for all religions, to help people learn the most ancient meanings of the Biblical writings. As the 21st century approaches and scientists (not Christian Scientists necessarily) learn more about physics, the macroworld, the universe, and the like, they are finding her writings to be right on target, unlike others who are finding the exact, material placement of heaven to be perplexing. I wonder if Mary Baker Eddy had been a male, would Gardner have been more open-minded? Well, he'll learn sometime. Don't waste your time with this book if you are searching for the truth.

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Summary: Insightful
Review: You won't find any spin from brainwashed followers in this book. The truth shall set you free.