What We Believe

What is ‘New-Thought’ Philosophy?

New Thought philosophy is a blend of ancient spiritual truths, philosophy, and modern science that emphasizes positive thinking leading to positive results. It advocates living joyfully in the present, free from fear, and knowing that a higher power, known by many names, is for us and not against us. This power is believed to be present within every person and governs everything in the universe. Individuals strive to discover their relationship to this power and become partners in its activities to create fulfilling lives. The motto of New Thought is "Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life.

We Believe…

In one God which expresses itself through every living being.

That God is Love and that all of creation is an expression of that Love.

That anything in our life can be healed by changing the way we think.

That all thought is creative and that how we choose to think creates our personal experience.

That the Divine becomes personal to us as we learn to recognize its presence.

That this Power works through us expressing itself in the world as our highest and greatest good.

In the Oneness of all life and that our soul is eternal.

In the power of Love, the power of Joy, the eternal Goodness of all Life, and we rejoice in it.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is New Thought?

    New Thought is a spiritual philosophy with roots in the great wisdom teaching of many faiths, a combination of the Eastern and Western thought. Its fundamental teaching is that the Divine is everywhere present, and that our thoughts create our personal experiences. By changing the way we think, we can change our lives.

  • What are Centers for Spiritual Living?

    Centers for Spiritual Living is an organization of nearly 400 spiritual communities around the globe that provide spiritual tools to transform personal lives and help make the world a better place. Our spiritual communities teach powerful principles for personal growth and global transformation, honoring all paths to God.

  • What is Science of Mind?

    Science of Mind is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Simply put, Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affects and creates the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics.

  • Is Centers for Spiritual Living or Science of Mind related to or connected with Scientology, or with Christian Science?

    No. Centers for Spiritual Living are completely separate from these organizations.

  • Are science of mind and religious science the same?

    Are science of mind and religious science the same? Religious Science is the name of the church that Dr. Ernest Holmes started, which was the precursor to Centers for Spiritual Living. Dr. Holmes’ comprehensive book of teachings is entitled The Science of Mind. Members of Centers for Spiritual Living often use the phrases Science of Mind and Religious Science interchangeably.

  • What is the role of prayer within Centers for Spiritual Living?

    Centers for Spiritual Living honors all forms of prayer. In addition, we teach a unique and scientific form of prayer called Spiritual Mind Treatment. This powerful, affirmative method of prayer was developed by Dr. Ernest Holmes, and harnesses the creative process of consciousness.

  • What do we teach about the Bible?

    The Bible is one among many sacred scriptures. We believe that the Judeo-Christian scriptures can offer a useful path to spiritual freedom. However, we look at scripture metaphysically, examining the deeper meaning behind the words. We also find wisdom in all the world’s sacred texts.

  • What do we believe about Jesus?

    We believe that Jesus was a loving, powerful man who walked the earth two thousand years ago. Jesus was a Master Teacher and a great example of how to live the individual expression of God. Jesus was the great example, given to us all, of fully living our divine potential, our “Christ Consciousness.”

  • Does Science of Mind believe in heaven and hell?

    Because Science of Mind views all life as God, there can be no hell. The terms “heaven” and “hell” are symbolic of what each individual creates in his or her own life. We always have the power to change our thinking, and this alone lifts us from any hell-like experiences into heaven on earth.