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Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was founded in 1927 by Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) and is a religious movement within the New Thought Movement. (In general, the term "Science of Mind" applies to the teachings, while the term "Religious Science" applies to the organizations. However, adherents often tend to use the terms interchangeably.) Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was the founder of a movement known as Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, a part of the New Thought Movement. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The New Thought movement, a religio-metaphysical healing group, was founded by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby[1](1802-66) of Belfast, Maine, an American mental healer, student of mesmerism, and practitioner of hypnosis, who claimed he could heal by mere suggestion. ...

History

Upon publication of his seminal book in 1926, The Science of Mind, Holmes established the Institute for Religious Science and School of Philosophy in Los Angeles. This organization would later become the Church of Religious Science. Holmes had no intention of creating a new denomination. Holmes also published a magazine called The Science of Mind. Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Church of Religious Science Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was founded in 1927 by Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) and is a religious movement within the New Thought Movement. ...

In 1953 the Church of Religious Science split into two organizations, known today as the United Centers for Spiritual Living, or UCSL (formerly the United Church of Religious Science, or UCRS), and Religious Science International, or RSI. RSI cites the cause of the split as "differences in approach to corporate structure and church administration." UCSL is based in Burbank, California and currently led by Rev. Kathy Hearn. RSI is based in Spokane, Washington and currently led by Dr. Candice Becket. RSI is more decentralized. Global Religious Science Ministries, or GRSM, was founded by former RSI ministers who envisioned an expanded definition of ministry. GRSM is based in Silver Spring, Maryland and currently led by Rev. Lisa Marks. In addition, there are some smaller branches, as well as independent Religious Science churches. The teachings of the branches are generally similar and the organizations collaborate on events. Church of Religious Science Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was founded in 1927 by Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) and is a religious movement within the New Thought Movement. ... Church of Religious Science Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was founded in 1927 by Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) and is a religious movement within the New Thought Movement. ... Church of Religious Science Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was founded in 1927 by Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) and is a religious movement within the New Thought Movement. ... Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. ... Nickname: Location of Spokane in Spokane County and Washington Coordinates: , Country United States State Washington County Spokane Government  - Mayor Dennis P. Hession Area  - City  58. ... Silver Spring is an urbanized, unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. After Baltimore and Columbia, Silver Spring is the third most populous Census Designated Place in Maryland. ...

Teachings

The Science of Mind (SOM) teachings generally have idealistic and panentheist tones. SOM teaches that all beings are expressions of Infinite Intelligence, also known as Spirit, God, or the One Mind. SOM teaches that thought is creative, and people can learn to more consciously create their own experience. A slogan used by some Religious Science churches is "Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life." In philosophy, idealism is any theory positing the primacy of spirit, mind, or language over matter. ... Panentheism (Greek words: pan=all and Theos=God) is the view that God is immanent within all creation and that the universe is part of God or that God is the animating force behind the universe. ... This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ...

People can achieve more fulfilling lives through a process called spiritual mind treatment, or affirmative prayer. Spiritual mind treatment is a step-by-step process, in which one states the desired outcome as if it is already known that it has happened. Each step flows logically from the last one. Treatment is to be stated as personal, positive, powerful, and present. The goal is to gain clarity in thinking that guides action to be consistent with the desired outcome. The treatment sets off a new chain of causation in Mind that leads one to act according to the good for which one is treating.

One of the most popular treatment processes includes the following five steps:

1. Recognition: There is one Spirit. Spirit is all there is. (God is).
2. Unification: Spirit and I are one. I live, move, and have my being in God. (I am).
3. Realization: A series of statements affirming/declaring the outcome desired. (I accept).
4. Thanksgiving: Being thankful that we have received the desired outcome, or something even better. (I am thankful) or (I Give Thanks).
5. Release: Giving it over to the Law and letting the Law do its work (Let go and let God) or (And So It Is).

Someone who is certified to conduct treatments during church services or to assist people through treatment is called a practitioner. A professional practitioner is available for spiritual counseling by appointment and performs some ecclesiastical functions in association with the minister, such as giving treatments during church services or making announcements. The way that each practitioner conducts treatments may be very different. The training of practitioners varies a bit in each of the branches, but licensed practitioners (who carry the designation RScP) are thoroughly trained in professional courses and required to maintain an ongoing education and service to their communities. Ministers are also carefully trained, and other members are also encouraged to take Science of Mind classes. Everyone is also encouraged to do spiritual mind treatment on their own to solve various problems in their lives.

The Science of Mind also states seven main attributes (or Seven Verities) of Infinite Intelligence, or God: love, light, life, power, peace, beauty, and joy. It describes God as a "triune unity" (Holmes's phrase) of Spirit, Soul, Body. God is viewed as Omnipotent, Omniscient, and Omnipresent.

The mental healing work of Dr. Phineas P. Quimby was a source of inspiration to much of the New Thought movement, including Religious Science. Although some of the teachings are similar, Religious Science is not to be confused with Christian Science, founded by Mary Baker Eddy. Former Christian Scientist Emma Curtis Hopkins developed her own method of "Scientific Christian Mental Practice," which she taught to Holmes and founders of several other New Thought denominations (including the Fillmores, founders of Unity, and the Brooks sisters, co-founders of Divine Science). Her work was later published as a book by the same name. Ernest Holmes was strongly influenced by Ms. Hopkins and by the writings of Judge Thomas Troward and Ralph Waldo Emerson, as he developed his synthesis which became known as Religious Science. Phineas Parkhurst Quimby Phineas Parkhurst Quimby (February 16, 1802 – January 16, 1866) known as Dr. Quimby in his professional line of work in mental healing, and called Park by his neighbors and friends, was a New England philosopher and scientist who resided in Belfast, Maine, and had an office in... The factual accuracy of this article is disputed. ... Mary Baker Eddy (born Mary Morse Baker July 16, 1821–December 3, 1910) founded the Church of Christ, Scientist in 1879 and was the author of its fundamental doctrinal textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. ... Portrait of Emma Curtis Hopkins from High Mysticism. ... The New Thought Movement or New Thought is comprised of a loosely allied group of denominations, organizations, authors, philosophers, and individuals who share a set of metaphysical beliefs concerning healing, life force, visualization, and personal power. ... Unity Church or Unity as it more commonly known is perhaps of the New Thought denominations the most explicit in identifying with Christianity[1]; however they have been influenced by a wide range of ideas. ... The Church of Divine Science is a religious group co-founded in the late 19th century by Nona L. Brooks (1861-1945) and her sister Fannie James in Denver, Colorado during the dramatic growth of the New Thought Movement in the United States. ... Thomas Troward Thomas Troward (1847-1916) authored many books that are considered classics in the area of New Thought, Mind Sciences, and even mystic Christianity. ... Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was an American essayist, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early nineteenth century. ...

While UCSL, RSI, and GRSM have standardized Science of Mind curriculum and course materials, the approach to the teachings may vary from church to church. While some churches have ministers who bring a more Christian influence, others focus on influences from other religions, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, or Taoism. Many Religious Science churches and centers have active Youth Groups and Young Adult programs. For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... A silhouette of a Buddha statue at Ayutthaya, Thailand. ... Hinduism (known as in modern Indian languages[1]) is a religious tradition[2] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... Taoism (Daoism) is the English name referring to a variety of related Chinese philosophical and religious traditions and concepts. ...

Key Contributors to Religious Science

The following individuals have figured prominently in the growth and evolution of Religious Science:

• Ernest Holmes
• Ralph Waldo Emerson
• Phineas Parkhurst Quimby
• Thomas Troward
• Emma Curtis Hopkins
• Louise Hay
• Emanuel Swedenborg
• Michael Beckwith
• August Gold
• Joel Fortinos

Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was the founder of a movement known as Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, a part of the New Thought Movement. ... Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was an American essayist, poet, and leader of the Transcendentalist movement in the early nineteenth century. ... Phineas Quimby (February 16, 1802 - January 16, 1866) pioneered the theological ideas that led to the development of the New Thought Movement and according to some, though disavowed by its adherents, Christian Science. ... Thomas Troward Thomas Troward (1847-1916) authored many books that are considered classics in the area of New Thought, Mind Sciences, and even mystic Christianity. ... Portrait of Emma Curtis Hopkins from High Mysticism. ... Louise Hay (1926- ) is the American bestselling author of Heal Your Body and She attended the Church of Religious Science in New York city in the early 1970s and became a popular counselor. ... Emanuel Swedenborg, 75, holding the manuscript of Apocalypsis Revelata (1766). ... Dr. Rev. ...

See also

• New Thought
• New Thought Movement
• New Thought Music
• Divine Science
• Unity
• International New Thought Alliance
• Association for Global New Thought

The New Thought Movement or New Thought is comprised of a loosely allied group of denominations, organizations, authors, philosophers, and individuals who share a set of metaphysical beliefs concerning healing, life force, visualization, and personal power. ... The New Thought movement, a religio-metaphysical healing group, was founded by Phineas Parkhurst Quimby[1](1802-66) of Belfast, Maine, an American mental healer, student of mesmerism, and practitioner of hypnosis, who claimed he could heal by mere suggestion. ... New Thought Music (Also known as Positive Music POZ ) is a sometimes used to describe musical works that embody the theological doctrines of the New Thought Movement. ... The Church of Divine Science is a religious group co-founded in the late 19th century by Nona L. Brooks (1861-1945) and her sister Fannie James in Denver, Colorado during the dramatic growth of the New Thought Movement in the United States. ... Unity Church or Unity as it more commonly known is perhaps of the New Thought denominations the most explicit in identifying with Christianity[1]; however they have been influenced by a wide range of ideas. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... AGNT logo Association for Global New Thought is an umbrella organization for the New Thought Movement. ...

External links

• United Centers for Spiritual Living (UCSL)
• Religious Science International (RSI)
• Global Religious Science Ministries (GRSM)
• RSI Youth Program
• UCSL Youth Program

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