FAQ's

  Frequently Asked Questions about Religious Science

What Is Religious Science?

Religious Science is a powerful approach to spiritual living. It draws on both the knowledge of science and the timeless wisdom of all ages. It can be approached as a science, a philosophy and a spiritual path.

As a science, it is based on the theory that it is indeed done unto us as we believe. By learning to change our belief, we can scientifically change our life experience for the better. Using this principle-centered approach, individuals learn to expand their thinking, and live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

As a philosophy, Religious Science is a down-to-earth, easily applied way of thinking about the nature of the universe and our relationship to it. Rather than seeing ourselves as separate from the universal creative presence, we see ourselves as part of it — free to celebrate our true nature and express the unlimited creative potential within us.

As a spiritual path, Religious Science is a metaphysical approach to the universal truths revealed in all the world's major religions. Instead of telling one what to think, Religious Science offers a powerful new way to think about god, about the universe, and about ourselves.

What It Can Do For You!

We are an open, diverse spiritual community that honors all people and all faith practices. Religious Science comes out of the Judeo-Christian traditions, the Transcendental teachings of Emerson, the philosophy of William James, and the unique understanding of Ernest Holmes, founder of Religious Science and author of The Science of Mind.

Religious Science teaches that as a divine creation of Spirit, you can create a life that you love! This is because there are natural spiritual laws which create our life experience based on how we think, feel, and believe. Learning to think in a whole new way brings about a better way of living.

Once we begin to realize our own true nature, as co-creative divine beings, we find health, abundance, harmonious relationships, success, a creative work life, love and peace appearing at every turn. This is because they were within us all the time.

We believe that many paths lead to God, and that through them all there runs a golden thread uniting them in Truth; we believe that all living things resonate with One Life.

We believe in the healing of the sick through the power of prayer knowing that God works through any and every means possible. This includes the medical community, holistic practitioners, and Religious Science licensed practitioners. A Religious Science practitioner is one who has been trained in the use of effective, affirmative prayer.

As Religious Scientists we teach personal responsibility. We believe that thought is creative, and that by learning to think correctly we take control of our own lives - living healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

We cherish individual freedom, and believe that no one can claim authority over another. The path to freedom is attained not through gurus or teachers, but by listening intently to the urgings of Spirit within. As Religious Scientists, our only job is to point you to that place within yourself.

Realization of one's own divinity is a gradually and continually unfolding process. To help people make this realization, Religious Science uses a two-part process of teaching and transformation. The teaching involves the presentation of universal ideas of truth and how to apply them. Through their application, the transformation process takes place...and your life changes for the better!

How To Find Out More...

There are a growing number of links to New Thought spiritual communities throughout the world. Take a look at our links page to find out more about metaphysical groups near you. Or contact us directly. Our Spiritual Leader, Rev. Angelica Jayne Taggart ishere to answer your questions and offer you spiritual support.

Neither Scientology nor Christian Science

Religious Science, sometimes called The Science of Mind, is in no way related to Scientology. And while we are not a Christian Science teaching, we do share some common roots. 

What We Do Believe

Religious Scientists believe that Spirit can heal through all methods, and affirm that healing can happen in an infinite number of ways. Our teaching is based upon what we call the Declaration of Principles. While the language may seem unfamiliar, you'll find that these principles are the essence of the teaching of Jesus and many of the other great spiritual masters; they also express the latest understanding of quantum physics!

We believe living a spiritual life is essential to the satisfaction of the human soul. This in no way means that life can't be fun, creative, and free! The dreams we hold in our hearts for ourselves, our families, and our world are the dreams that Spirit is longing to create by means of you and me. By learning how the spiritual laws of this Universe work, we can learn to work with them...freeing ourselves from struggle and suffering. We can learn to create meaningful, abundant, and happy lives.

Rev. Angelica’s Friday Message