How does Christian Science differ from traditional Christian beliefs about Jesus?

Christian Science departs from traditional Christian beliefs regarding Jesus primarily by rejecting his deity, though it maintains a belief in his divinity. While traditional Christianity generally views Jesus as God incarnate, Christian Science is considered a non-Trinitarian denomination that sees Jesus’ life as an example of a divine sonship that is available to all people as children of God.1

Furthermore, Christian Science does not view Jesus merely as a moral exemplar. Instead, his healing works and victory over death are interpreted as evidence that the limitations of the mortal state can be overcome as individuals gain the "mind of Christ"—a deeper understanding of humanity's true spiritual status. In this framework, Jesus is regarded as the "Way-shower," whose life and work demonstrate the unity of man with God through Truth, Life, and Love. Christian Science emphasizes that looking beyond material appearances to a spiritual reality is a demonstrable fact, rather than a state associated only with heaven.12