If Christianity is not scientific, and Science is not God, then there is no invariable law, and truth becomes an accident.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that if Christianity and science are not connected, and science is not seen as a higher power, then there are no fixed rules or principles that always hold true. This means that truth would just happen by chance, rather than being something certain and reliable.

About Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Baker Eddy was an American religious leader and author who founded The Church of Christ, Scientist in 1879. She also founded The Christian Science Monitor and several religious magazines, and wrote numerous books, including the famous Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.

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