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Christian Science
Chris·tian Sci·ence


noun 
Definition:
 
religious group: the beliefs and practices of the Church of Christ, Scientist, a religious group founded by Mary Baker Eddy. Its members believe that illness should be overcome or managed through religious faith and observances alone.

Chris·tian Sci·en·tist noun
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