Christian Science
noun
: a religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy that was organized under the official name of the Church of Christ, Scientist in 1879, that derives its teachings from the Scriptures as understood by its adherents, and that includes a practice of spiritual healing
Christian Scientist
noun
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The Christian Science Monitor was founded in 1908 to lift the standard of journalism and uplift humanity.
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Constance Malleret,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 June 2026
In 2011, Rathdrum resident Holly Lahti split a $380 million jackpot with a Euphrata, Washington, couple, pocketing $190 million, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
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Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
His articles, essays, and stories have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian Weekly, International Herald Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek, Harvard Review, Short Story International, Dallas Morning News, and Houston Chronicle.
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Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Raised as a believer in the Christian Science religion but seldom a church attendee, he was schooled in Maryland and graduated with a B.A. in 1953 from Principia College in Illinois.
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Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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Constance Malleret,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 June 2026
In 2011, Rathdrum resident Holly Lahti split a $380 million jackpot with a Euphrata, Washington, couple, pocketing $190 million, The Christian Science Monitor reported at the time.
—
Sarah Linn
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
His articles, essays, and stories have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Guardian Weekly, International Herald Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Newsweek, Harvard Review, Short Story International, Dallas Morning News, and Houston Chronicle.
—
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
Raised as a believer in the Christian Science religion but seldom a church attendee, he was schooled in Maryland and graduated with a B.A. in 1953 from Principia College in Illinois.
—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Christian Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20Science. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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