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What is the difference between Scientology and Christian Science?

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Todd Gurley

Todd Gurley

Todd Gurley
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Answered Feb 12, 2021


In life, you have the ability to believe in a number of things. There are many religious systems to choose from. Two of those that can be chosen are Scientology and Christian Science. One of the main differences between the two is the belief in God. As Christian Science is related to Christianity, it is the belief that there are one God and the belief about his son Jesus Christ.

The belief is that God created the world and everything in the world, such as animals, plants, and humans. Scientology does not believe that God created it all. Another difference is in regards to worship. Scientologists worship every day and all day. Christian Science does worship normally one to two times a week for a few hours.

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K. Myers

K. Myers

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K. Myers, Blogger, Chicago

Answered Feb 11, 2021

One thing that you should know is that Christian Science is different from Scientology. When you say Christian Science, this means that this is a type of science that centers on the teachings of Jesus. This is scientific because this will make use of the different laws of God.

When you are able to apply science to the situations that you encounter, that is the time when you can bring different results. When you say Scientology, this is a type of religion that will make sure that the different religious claims will be verified through experimentation. The belief of how the earth started is also going to be different.

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D. Nichols

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D. Nichols

Answered Feb 09, 2021

Scientology and Christian science are different based on their respective belief in God. Because of their fundamental precepts about God.

The word Christian originated from Christianity. The belief in Christianity is based on God and Jesus Christ. They also follow and acknowledge the authority and holiness of bible. The Christians visit the church to worship on weekly days and every Sunday and also study the bible. Christians based their belief on the birth, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians believe Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Christians believe after death is judgment, while Scientology belief death is the final destination for all humans.

Scientology is a religion that believes that this system is an answer to the therapeutic aid that the people ask for. Scientology does not regard God as a higher being. The church of Scientology holds its meeting each day of the week. They hold their meetings from morning to night. Scientologists believe that audits give way to the salvation of people. This salvation is for people who are able to do evil paves a way for salvation of the people who are capable of doing real evil.

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S. Leo

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S. Leo, Content Blogger, Journalism and Content Marketing, Mexico

Answered Jan 20, 2021

There are a lot of people who may wonder if Scientology is different from Christian Science because they both tackle the subject of science in general. In Scientology, they consider their church to be scientific which also means that the different religious claims that they have heard from other religions in the past can be explained by science easily.

This is different from Christian Science wherein the belief is that science and religion can work well together. This is different from how people used to think in the past wherein they have felt that science and religion will not mix. The beliefs of these two religions are also different from each other.

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Isabel Mathew

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Isabel Mathew, Software engineer, BS(Bachelor of Science), Austin,Texas

Answered Jan 19, 2021

Christian Science is a branch of Christianity that focuses on Jesus as our savior and demonstrates the bible as its holy book. On the other hand, Scientology is a religious response to the way society treats medicine and other therapeutic variables. It encourages the notion of human potential rather than a dependence on something.

The concept of God within Scientology does exist, but it is not a dominating principle. On the contrary, Christian science sees God the creator of the universe, and the only one you should be worshiping. Christian Science followers typically attend a Sunday service at their church, which is traditional for Christians.

The Church of Scientology presents its justice system in which is carried out by the Scientologist. The purpose is to maintain a stable presentation of clear and sober thinking. In Christian Science, justice is served by God, and obedience is rewarded. In Christian Science, its followers are expected to carry out God's will and actively participate in God's plan for their salvation.

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T. Wikati

T. Wikati

T. Wikati
T. Wikati, Technical Writer, New York

Answered Jul 17, 2019

Scientology and Christian Science are two religious systems, and their beliefs about some things are different. One of the significant ways to distinguish between Scientology and Christian Science is the concept of God. Scientology does not believe in the existence of God as the sole creator of the earth and other things therein. Christian Science, as the name implies suggests it is something related to Christianity.

Scientology and Christian Science are two religious systems, and their beliefs about some things
Christianity is a religion that believes in the existence of God and his son, Jesus Christ. Christianity believes God creates the whole of the earth and everything that exists in it and that God sent Jesus Christ for the Salvation of mankind. In Scientology, worshipers go to church every day from the morning to late in the night, and they are going basically for training, while Christian science observes its service weekly. Things like bible study, worship, and praise are observed as parts of their service to God. Salvation according to Scientology, can come only as a result of spiritual counseling called audit, while Christian science believes Salvation comes only by confessing Jesus as the son of God

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