The Peabody, Frederick William 1862-1938 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Religio-Medical Masquerade: A Complete Exposure of Christian Science" by Frederick W. Peabody is a critical examination of the Christian Science movement, likely written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an exposé, detailing the alleged fraudulent practices and teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Peabody’s primary aim appears to be to unveil what he perceives as a deceptive system masquerading as religion and healing, which he claims has led to significant societal harm, particularly to children. The opening of the book sets a provocative tone, with Peabody expressing strong disdain for Christian Science and its founder. He argues that the movement is built on falsehoods and aims to profit from vulnerable individuals seeking solace through religious and medical healing. He recounts his encounters and experiences with Christian Science, including testimonies from supporters and opponents of the movement, emphasizing the detrimental effects on families and the neglect of child welfare due to the doctrine that denies the reality of physical illness. Overall, he positions himself as a witness and critic, determined to present the truth about what he refers to as a "masquerade," calling for greater awareness and accountability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-04-16 Produced by Paul Flo Williams, from images provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Christian Science -- Controversial literature BX Original publication data not identified 10010568 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45419 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45419 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134037.0 45419