Albert Einstein & Christian Science

Science and Religion, or is it Spirituality? It’s all relative!

David Keyston
10 min readNov 14, 2022
“Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind.” — Albert Einstein

Few individuals know the relationship that one of the greatest scientists of our time had with Christian Science, and why it’s import is critical for the advancement of the age, spiritually.

Were you aware Albert Einstein studied Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy (the Discoverer, Founder and Leader of Christian Science; 1821–1910), supported its conclusions, and admired its author, Mary Baker Eddy?

Dr. Einstein was known to visit Christian Science churches and Reading Rooms in the New York and New Jersey areas. There have been numerous anecdotes and quotes preserved over the years from individuals who have had knowledge of, or contact with Dr. Einstein, in connection with Christian Science.

R.S. of Washington, was told years ago by the librarian of the New York Reading Room which Dr. Einstein frequented, that upon his leaving the Reading Room one day he commented, ‘You people don’t know what you have in that book (meaning Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy).’

Dr. Einstein’s view on religion is well documented, except for his relationship with Christian Science, as revealed in these singular instances. Mary Baker…

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David Keyston

Lover of liberty, the Constitution and the rule of law, respecter of real money, cryptos, healing the world through prayer, oh and racing cars & bikes.