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Christian Science
Book • 1899
In 'Christian Science', Mark Twain presents a critical examination of the Christian Science movement and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
The book is a collection of essays that humorously and satirically address the principles of Christian Science, which Twain found to be illogical and self-serving.
Despite his interest in mental healing, Twain was hostile towards Eddy and her teachings, viewing them as a form of 'religious snake oil'.
The book is a collection of essays that humorously and satirically address the principles of Christian Science, which Twain found to be illogical and self-serving.
Despite his interest in mental healing, Twain was hostile towards Eddy and her teachings, viewing them as a form of 'religious snake oil'.
