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How does Christian Science interpret Jesus’ healings?

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The Mother Church at the Christian Science Center in Boston stands beside a large reflecting pool, with its domed roof and ornate facade visible under a partly cloudy sky. — Christian Science The Mother Church and reflecting pool, Christian Science Center, Boston.

In Christian Science, Jesus’ healing works are not viewed merely as moral examples, but as demonstrable proof that the limitations of the mortal state can be overcome. The denomination interprets these healings as evidence that individuals can gain "the mind of Christ"—an understanding of humanity's true spiritual status.1

According to the teachings of founder Mary Baker Eddy, the ordinary materialist view of the universe provides a false sense of reality resulting from inadequate human perception. Christian Science posits that matter is not created by God; therefore, suffering and disease are considered errors that can be corrected through spiritual understanding. Consequently, the cure of disease through prayer is regarded as a necessary, practical element in the process of redemption, reflecting a spiritual reality that the church considers a demonstrable fact rather than a distant hope.1