Original sin, therefore, seems to be a hereditary depravity and corruption of our nature, diffused into all parts of the soul, which first makes us liable to God’s wrath, then also brings forth in us those works which Scripture calls “works of the flesh” [Gal. 5:19].
John Calvin

Christian Science: History

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Christian Science: History

  • 1821 Mary Ann Baker born in Bow, NH
  • 1821 – Mary Ann Baker has many illnesses throughout 1843 childhood.
  • 1843 Mary marries George Glover, who dies of yellow fever within seven months.
    • The pregnant Mary becomes an emotional invalid and begins lifelong use of morphine, although generally was never considered to be an addict.
  • 1850 Dr. Quimby develops a system of mental healing he calls ‘The Science of Man’ aka ‘The Science of Christ’ aka ‘Christian Scientist’
  • 1853 Mary marries Dr. Daniel Patterson (even though Mary’s father advises Dr. Patterson against it)
    • Mary remains emotionally unstable and the divorce some years later
  • 1862 treated by Dr. Quimby for ‘spinal inflammation’ who introduces her to his mental healing treatment methods and his book entitled ‘Science of Health’
    • Later Mary Baker will plagiarize this book in the writing of her ‘Science and Health with Key to the Scripture’
    • Plagiarism confirmed by Reverend Wiggin who had assisted Mary Baker Eddy by editing her writings

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