2007-10-02 08:12:56 · 8 answers · asked by searching_please 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
An oxymoron. A contradicton in terms.
2007-10-02 08:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Branches of the Church of Christ, Scientist normally maintain a Christian Science Reading Room in their community where the public can study, borrow, or purchase Christian Science literature. There are approximately 2000 Christian Science Reading Rooms worldwide.
Such information includes the Christian Bible, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, other writings by Mary Baker Eddy (who established reading rooms as a church activity), and other items published by the Christian Science Publishing Society.
2007-10-02 15:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Christian Science denomination (Church of Christ, Scientist) maintains reading rooms in many areas. The public can come there to read Christian Science literature and learn more about Christian Science beliefs.
2007-10-02 15:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by solarius 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing a room for Christian Scientists to read.
2007-10-02 15:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The so called "Church of Christ, Scientist" is considered to be a heretic sect by the majority of Christian denominations.
The reading room, I assume, is a form of library run by that particular sect, with an eye to converting people by presenting them with free books covering their particular theology and beliefs.
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"Christian Science" is a religious teaching regarding the efficacy of spiritual healing according to the interpretation of the Bible by Mary Baker Eddy, in her book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (first published in 1875). Students of Christian Science are usually, though not always or necessarily, members of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Christian Science should not be confused with material or physical science, has no connection with Scientology, and is distinct from Christian fundamentalism....
2007-10-02 15:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A room, where Christian scientists read.
2007-10-02 15:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is an area, room, that Christian Scientist provide in various localities for people to come in and read. Basically, it is a library of of sorts in which they choose the reading materials in their library which hey make available for the public to read.
2007-10-02 15:21:01 · answer #7 · answered by ruthie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
one that's always empty
2007-10-02 15:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by mega_mover 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋