The Science of Mind

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The Science of Mind is a foundational work by Ernest Holmes, published in 1926, which outlines the principles of Religious Science. This movement, rooted in New Thought teachings, emphasizes the power of the mind for healing and personal fulfillment.1

Religious Science posits that the individual mind is an expression of a Universal Mind, making the universe a manifestation of this divine consciousness. It teaches that humans, being fundamentally good and connected to this infinite resource, can achieve positive outcomes through "spiritual mind treatment," a form of affirmative prayer focused on specific goals like healing. This practice is also known as a "demonstration". Religious Science trains ministers and practitioners to guide individuals in these mental and spiritual practices, aiming for a life of love, truth, peace, health, and prosperity.12

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In 1926 Holmes’s major work, The Science of Mind, was published. In 1927 he established the Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy in Los Angeles to teach his principles. Some of the graduates established churches based on Holmes’s teachings, and in 1949 he reluctantly agreed to the establishment of a…
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In 1926 Holmes’s major work, The Science of Mind, was published. In 1927 he established the Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy in Los Angeles to teach his principles. Some of the graduates established churches based on Holmes’s teachings, and in 1949 he reluctantly agreed to the establishment of a…
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