The most commonly asked questions about Christian Science:

Q.   Why don't Christian Scientists go to doctors?

A.   Christian Scientists are free to choose their method of health care.  Many Christian Scientists choose to rely on their understanding of God for their health care.  When an individual experiences a healing in Christian Science, it opens the door for further reliance on this healing system.  It doesn't have any adverse side effects.   The bonus is freedom from reliance on material methods and aids,  and the realization that a greater understanding of God gives greater freedom.

A brief acquaintance with Christian Science may reveal that adherents don't generally use medicine or go to doctors. This is true, but it's not the result of any antagonism towards doctors. Christian Scientists respect the work of the medical profession, but choose prayer as treatment for themselves and their children rather than medicine because they have experienced prayer's effectiveness many times in their lives. The regeneration of heart and mind that brings about physical healing is a most significant element of healing.