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The Germ Theory of Disease (also called the pathogenic theory of medicine) is a controversial theory that suggests that [[microorganisms]] are the cause of many diseases. This theory was extremely controversial when first proposed, but today it is the backbone of modern medicine. This theory was first thought up by [[Girolamo Fracastoro]] in [[1546]] and was furthered by many other scientists before it became widely accepted as true. | The Germ Theory of Disease (also called the pathogenic theory of medicine) is a controversial theory that suggests that [[microorganisms]] are the cause of many diseases. This theory was extremely controversial when first proposed, but today it is the backbone of modern medicine. This theory was first thought up by [[Girolamo Fracastoro]] in [[1546]] and was furthered by many other scientists before it became widely accepted as true. | ||
| − | The Christian Scientist sect, founded by Mary Baker Eddy, believes that the Germ Theory of Disease is only a theory and that it is contradicted by Scripture. | + | The Christian Scientist sect, founded by Mary Baker Eddy, believes that the Germ Theory of Disease is only a theory and that it is contradicted by Scripture.<ref>http://www.spirituality.com/tte/search_article.jhtml;jsessionid=EV5GOAIOJ52KHKGL4LYCFEQ?ElementId=/repositories/shcomarticle/Feb2006/1140106869.xml&ElementName=Do%20%22germs%22%20make%20us%20sick%3F</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:27, February 22, 2007
The Germ Theory of Disease (also called the pathogenic theory of medicine) is a controversial theory that suggests that microorganisms are the cause of many diseases. This theory was extremely controversial when first proposed, but today it is the backbone of modern medicine. This theory was first thought up by Girolamo Fracastoro in 1546 and was furthered by many other scientists before it became widely accepted as true.
The Christian Scientist sect, founded by Mary Baker Eddy, believes that the Germ Theory of Disease is only a theory and that it is contradicted by Scripture.[1]