Before I dive into Lecture Four: Devachan, I want to pause and contemplate how Eddy and Steiner talk about the material world, and death. I am only three lectures into Steiner's work, so my views on this could change as I learn more about Steiner's perspectives. Through out Science and Health, the material world is intrinsically linked with sin, … Continue reading musings on the material world & death – Eddy & Steiner’s perspectives
Tag: Mary Baker Eddy
Each Mind a Kingdom
I know I said I was going on hiatus this summer, but this book was too good not to share before I get back into a regular posting routine again! This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org I was first introduced to Each Mind a Kingdom: American Women, Sexual Purity, and … Continue reading Each Mind a Kingdom
Launching www.ExChristianScience.com
I'd like to share with you an exciting new resource for those who are doubting, questioning, leaving or have left Christian Science. A group of former members of the Christian Science Church have launched a new website designed as a resource for people who have left or are considering leaving the Christian Science faith. Christian Science (not to be confused with Scientology) … Continue reading Launching www.ExChristianScience.com
Part 3 & 4: Nothing Has Gone Right, God’s Law is never wrong
This is part of a series of posts on God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church by Caroline Fraser. For all posts on this topic, see the tag God's Perfect Child This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org Part 3: Nothing has Gone Right Part … Continue reading Part 3 & 4: Nothing Has Gone Right, God’s Law is never wrong
Inspiration Link Dump (1) – a bit of everything
Every now and then I get inspired to research a topic and then when I get around to writing the blog post the inspiration flees, leaving me with a post of links and background information that is unlikely to ever make it onto a blog post. I'd like to change that, so I'm going to start … Continue reading Inspiration Link Dump (1) – a bit of everything
Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists, Dr. Linda Kramer’s Talk
This is a fascinating talk by Dr. Linda Kramer, author of Perfect Peril: Christian Science and Mind Control -- I have not read it, but it is on my list. Content warning: Dr. Kramer has "found Jesus" so there are strong, recurrent themes of Christianity in the first 20 minutes. Around the 20 minute mark, … Continue reading Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists, Dr. Linda Kramer’s Talk
Mary Baker Eddy, Miranda Rice & the Wikipedia Edits Mystery
The following is an e-mail I received -- reprinted here with minor modifications -- with permission. If anyone knows anything more about the alleged tampering with Calvin Frye's Journal or Miranda Rice we would love to hear from you! Dear Kat, Greetings! We've never communicated before, but I stumbled onto a tiny mystery which I … Continue reading Mary Baker Eddy, Miranda Rice & the Wikipedia Edits Mystery
What I’ve been reading: Cold Case Christian Science
A Brief Overview of the Christian Science Worldview via Cold Case Christianity http://coldcasechristianity.com/2014/a-brief-overview-of-the-christian-science-worldview/ 13 Important Questions for the Christian Science Worldview via Cold Case Christianity http://coldcasechristianity.com/2014/13-important-questions-for-the-christian-science-worldview/
renew a focus on our primary resources for spiritual growth – shut down the questioning
It seems the "Circle of faith" community at christianscience.com is closing down. While I never spent much time there, I did enjoy the idea that The Mother Church would permit "open idalogue among Christian Scientists, their fellow Christians, and people of other faith traditions." The reason given? we feel this is an opportunity to pause … Continue reading renew a focus on our primary resources for spiritual growth – shut down the questioning
Christian Science & the Apostles’ Creed
This is part of a series of posts exploring the questions of Is Christian Science Christian? Not Christian? A Cult? All posts will be tagged Christian or Cult? I've heard (and read) quite a few critiques of Christian Science "not really being Christian" (see links below - 1) but I never really bothered with it … Continue reading Christian Science & the Apostles’ Creed
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