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how-to-move-through whatever it is that's going on in their lives." - Dr. O. C.
Smith,
Founder Minister,
City of Angels Church
of Religious Science,
Los Angeles, California
"One's willingness
to stand firm in their conviction (s) is a sure sign of the "realization
of self" of that individual.
...thanks again for the passion that you exhibit for the teaching of
Religious Science."
- The Rev.
Dr. O. C. Smith
Founding Minister,
City of Angels
Church of Religious Science
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Your Thinking
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Science
of Mind and Spirit, bears the same relation to religion that natural science bears to
the laws of nature. It is a
science of mental and spiritual phenomena, and as such it appeals to
adherents of all religious beliefs, as well as to those who have no
particular religious conviction; it appeals to all students of life. - Ernest Holmes
"I think we should feel
as though we are on a mission. Not a mission of sadness to save souls -
they are not lost, and if they were, you wouldn't know where to look for
them - but a mission that glorifies the soul. Not to find we are here for
salvation, but for glorification--the beauty, the wonder, the delight of
that Something that sings and sings and sings in the soul of
humankind,"Dr. Ernest Holmes,
author of
The Science of Mind, founder of the movement that followed.
In its original form, Religious
Science taught the Science of Mind, as something intelligent to think about, and something
satisfying to believe in, as well as practical to use. Regardless of race, religious
affiliation, education, or social status one may find in it the ways and means to a
fuller, richer life.
Religious Science presented a message of help and inspiration, for its practice and use
extends into every form of human experience. Health, financial abundance, harmonious
relationships, success, creative activity, and all the other things that make for the good
life become accessible. One no longer feels like a hopeless human being, as he is master
of his destiny, and proves to himself that it is done unto
him as he believes.
Religious Science was founded in 1926 by Dr. Ernest Holmes, an internationally recognized
teacher of Truth. His works, based on the teachings of great philosophers and mystics,
combine the sacred wisdom of both Eastern and Western traditions. His teachings emphasizes
the limitless potential of the human mind when a connection is made with the power within,
whether it is called God, Spirit, Higher Power or whatever.
We have no opposition to any religious belief or philosophy. We recognize that each person
is on an individual path to his/her own fulfillment and must be guided by his/her own
inner voice. We teach practical and definite methods with which each individual can create
positive life changes. We teach
Scientific Prayer, the same method as Jesus utilized; prayer and
meditation combined can heal the discords in our lives and bring us to
a greater trust in God.
We teach that spiritual understanding
leads to an
opportunity to experience greater love, greater joy and a fuller life expression.
MY
DISTINGUISHED TEACHERS
In 1991, I walked into the Hollywood
Church of Religious Science and heard the message presented by Dr. Robert H.
Bitzer, the Founder and Spiritual Director. His message spoke
to my soul and I knew that his words were not only the Truth about me, but
the Truth about everyone. My beginning and intermediate classes were
taken at the Hollywood Church of Religious Science (Dr. Bitzer's
Hollywood Church of Religious Science building was sold in September, 2005) which was once considered the Hallmark
Church in the Religious Science Movement. This building was a
prominent landmark on Sunset Boulevard for 72 years. click
here for more Dr. Bitzer
Dr. Robert H. Bitzer
Hollywood Church
of Religious Science
Dr. Domenic Polifrone
Hollywood Church
of Religious Science
Dr. O. C. Smith
City of Angels Church
of Religious Science
I studied with Dr. Domenic Polifrone at the then, Hollywood Church
for Today, for the first three and a half years of my
Spiritual/Practitioner/Ministerial Studies. Under Dr. Domenic's direction I had the opportunity to present
public lectures during my
training years. This opportunity for public speaking led to my
beginning as a guest speaker in churches prior to earning my official
Practitioner certification. It was a great beginning to my ministry,
and I will always be grateful to Dr. Domenic for his guidance and support.
I
was tremendously blessed to be guided and directed to study with the Great
Metaphysician, Dr. O. C. Smith at the City of Angels Church of Religious Science. (
Click here for Dr. O. C.
Smith's Obituary and Interview with Patricia Nolan Stein - Archives Nov. 26th 2001
) Dr. O. C. Smith left
us some of his greatest lessons on tape. Click here for
Dr. O. C. Smith's tapes.
For Ministerial II,
Spirit provided me with another outstanding
teacher, Dr. Juanita Bryant-Dunn. Dr. Juanita has taught classes at
Guidance
Church of Religious Science, Founders' Church of Religious Science
and Agape International Center of Truth. Dr. Juanita received an
Honorary Doctorate from Dr. O. C. Smith in June 2001. Truly a modern
mystic, currently she
teaches at theCity of Angels Church of
Religious Science and Agape. Click here for more
on Rev. Dr. Juanita Bryant-Dunn.
On May 13, 2007, Dr. Robbie Smith and the Board
of Directors of the City of Angels Church of Religious Science/MECCA, in Los
Angeles, California, awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Religious Science to
Rev. Henry Lee Bates.
Each of my teachers have been very
important to my growth and development as a teacher and minister. Dr. O. C. Smith, however, is my greatest influence and
inspiration to teach Principle without compromise, to always
maintain a consciousness of Brotherly Love and to have faith in Divine Law and
Order. Dr. Domenic A. Polifrone's inspiration me to trust in Absolute
Truth has helped me through so many of the challenges of developing a global
ministry. The amazing graceful Dr. Juanita Bryant-Dunn inspired me to
follow my intuition in spiritual healing work that has given me edge to
witness amazing physical, mental and spiritual healings.
- Rev. Dr. Henry Lee Bates
sadness to save souls -
they are not lost, and if they were, you wouldn't know where to look for
them - but a mission that glorifies the soul. Not to find we are here for
salvation, but for glorification--the beauty, the wonder, the delight of
that Something that sings and sings and sings in the soul of
humankind," Dr. Ernest Holmes,
author of
The Science of Mind, founder of the movement that followed.
Spirit provided me with another outstanding
teacher, Dr. Juanita Bryant-Dunn. Dr. Juanita has taught classes at
Guidance
Church of Religious Science, Founders' Church of Religious Science
and Agape International Center of Truth. Dr. Juanita received an
Honorary Doctorate from Dr. O. C. Smith in June 2001. Truly a modern
mystic, currently she
teaches at the City of Angels Church of
Religious Science and Agape. 
