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Demystifying healing
In many religious circles and philosophies, mystical experiences to find God are sought out through various traditions and practices. Mysticism begins with the concept that God is a mystery.
The concept that God is a secret revealed only to a select few, or only on rare occasions, would shut out the divine all-knowing God from His own universe. A desire to know God is a right desire, but here’s how Christian Science stands out from other systems of thought: Christian Science shows that neither the healing method of Christ, which it elucidates, nor God is a mystery. It teaches that Jesus’ spiritual approach in healing is scientifically applicable and universally available. Christian Science includes no rites, rituals, or mysticism. It is not a visionary psychological experience. It is not an attempt at an emotional high in order to open a link to the divine. It is the demonstration of what is always true and present—man’s oneness with God.
About the author
Kari Mashos is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher in Cape Neddick, Maine, and Athens, Greece. She is also a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

August 25, 2014 issue
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Letters
Diane, David Kingsman, Sandi, Marie Jureit-Beamish, Brett L. Stafford
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Demystifying healing
Kari Mashos
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No separation from God
Kendra Nordin
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To exercise spiritual sense
Kathleen Chicoine
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Discovering our true worth
Lynn Holmgren
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"Keep yourselves busy with divine Love. ..."
Photograph by Jef Scoville
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An invitation
The Editors
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The viewpoint—and the view
Deanna Mummert
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An unmistakable message
Bernard John Edwards
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Ascending in thought
Courtlyn Reekstin
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Depression overcome
Susana Beatriz Rivarola de Vidal
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Complete recovery from injury
Julie Lemmon
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Quick healing after fall
Jane Rausch
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Swift recovery from injury
Michael Post
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No drought in Mind
David Kennedy