Ms. Eddy claims "the time for thinkers has come" but if you think critically about Christian Science, or the Bible, you end up somewhere quite different than she intends. As someone shared on my FB feed this morning "If you rearrange the letters in the words Faith and Religion, you can make 'Microwave.' No, don't … Continue reading Anti-intellectualism and the Bible
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Final Generation 2
I was inspired by the comments on the previous post to share a little more about my background. Everyone says they were "encouraged to explore and question," my father (selectively) encouraged my exploring and questioning. I did a lot of exploring and questioning, which is of the lovely, and often problematic, things about Christian Science: … Continue reading Final Generation 2
behold, I’m a bad-ass
Ms. Eddy has an oft-quoted saying about how "trials are proof of God's care." While I've talked about this idea a little in previous posts, it has been a while since I've touched on the topic. As these things often work, the other night this showed up on my facebook feed: It made me very … Continue reading behold, I’m a bad-ass
suffering is oft the divine agent in this elevation
I recently re-read Open the Doors of the Temple: The Survival of Christian Science in the Twenty-first Century by Nancy Niblack Baxter. It is a thought provoking read, by a mostly sympathetic convert of over fifty years. Ms. Baxter obviously feels strongly about CS, the direction it is headed, and makes several excellent suggestions for … Continue reading suffering is oft the divine agent in this elevation
Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
The day after I mailed in my letter of voluntary withdrawal from The Mother Church I got junk mail from the same organization: Special Offer - 20% Savings! complete with the option to enroll in the Automatic Renewal Program. The pre-checked box said: YES! Please send me 12 issues of the Christian Science Quarterly Bible … Continue reading Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
Noah’s Ark
Principia’s Homosexual Policies
All students who attend Principia College are required to abide by the following conditions: Presented without further comment is the link to the Change.org petition to support Equality at Principia which states: To: The Principia Administration and Board of Trustees The Principia has pledged to serve the cause of Christian Science. Progressing beyond sexuality to … Continue reading Principia’s Homosexual Policies
Old Testament Morality
Pardon the extended absence. As MBE reminds us "trials are proof of God's care" (S&H 66:6, 10-11), while I'm fairly sure "God" had nothing to do with the incidents that have plagued our household this month, the quote still sticks firmly in the back of my mind. Christian Science (and most Christian religions in general) are … Continue reading Old Testament Morality
A Principian’s Reflections on the Matthew Code
Way back when I was still a naive and optimistic freshman at Principia College I signed up to participate in an off-campus activity with some fellow students. It would take us away from the campus for several weeks, during which time it was of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE that we uphold the values of Principia and … Continue reading A Principian’s Reflections on the Matthew Code
The 10 Question “Why be good” Matrix
With the ability to reason morally being central to education at Principia, I thought it would only be appropriate to look at the handouts from the Moral Reasoning Seminar. One of the handouts was the 10-question "Why be good" handout (it seems likely I will be referencing it again it is really quite the handout). … Continue reading The 10 Question “Why be good” Matrix
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