In my early adolescence, I became curious about death. In high school, that turned into wanting to know more about God, who—through some Christian Scientist friends—I learned was infinite Life.  

At first, it was my friends’ way of living that attracted me to Christian Science. They seemed to meet every adverse and hateful situation with kindness and thoughtful positivity. Over time, as they shared more and more about metaphysical healing, I felt led to begin studying Christian Science, a decision I continue to be grateful for.

Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer of Christian Science, explains in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures that Christ Jesus’ resurrection from death served to raise others “into the perception of infinite possibilities” (p. 34). I reasoned that these possibilities come from a deeper understanding of God as infinite Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, and Love, and that our growth in life comes from asking questions about the allness of God and striving to live in accord with what we learn of Him. Science and Health also tells us that “to understand God is the work of eternity, and demands absolute consecration of thought, energy, and desire” (p. 3).