02190cam a22003013u 4500 35081 UtSlPG 20260610133812.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910 The People's Idea of God: Its Effect On Health And Christianity Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-26 Produced by Gerard Arthus and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The People's Idea of God: Its Effect On Health And Christianity" by Mary Baker Eddy is a spiritual sermon written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the fusion of health and spirituality, exploring how conceptions of God impact both personal well-being and Christian practice. Eddy's work seeks to elevate the understanding of God from a materialistic viewpoint to a more spiritual and abstract notion, aligning it with the principles of Christian Science. In this sermon, Eddy argues that societal beliefs about God significantly influence health and morality. She critiques traditional views of God that embody fear and materialism, proposing instead an understanding of God as Life, Truth, and Love. This shift in perspective, she contends, can lead to better health and spiritual renewal. Eddy emphasizes that the mind's ideals shape bodily health and overall character, advocating a reliance on spirituality over material medicine. Throughout the text, she emphasizes the transformative power of understanding divine principle and love, calling for a unified approach to healing that integrates faith and spiritual understanding with the practice of Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian Science https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35081 75926 75926