First Church of Christ, Scientist

First Church of Christ, Scientist

For my religious visit, I went to First Church of Christ, Scientist located on Nashville Avenue.  First Church of Christ, Scientist are Christian Scientists.  This religion was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in Boston Massachusetts after she became very sick and read the Gospels subsequently healing her.  They believe that through the study of Christ's life and teachings, they can better become one with God, who is entirely good.  They believe that in emulating Jesus, they will be healed, in the physical, mental, and spiritual sense.  Their service was very formal and they had a very small congregation.  They elect readers who read from the Bible and Eddy's book.  Their congregation is mainly comprised of upperclass middle-aged and elderly people.  They were very welcoming and kind, although their service was highly confusing and very stiff.  It is a great example, however, of New Orleans hospitality and a very strict religion.