I have a confession to make: I spend way too much time looking at my blog stats. Even when I don't post any content, I try and check and see how many people have stopped by to look. I'm still slightly shocked anyone (beyond my husband and my BFF) reads what I post. I also … Continue reading summaries
Category: Christanity
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
fear & heresy
Growing up as a Christian Scientist meant living in fear: fear of mental malpractice, fear the government would take away our religious exemptions, fear we wouldn't be able to adequately demonstrate healing and need (or be "forced by the state") to get treatment from the medical industrial complex. Having left Christian Science, many of us … Continue reading fear & heresy
Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
I feel strongly about the separation of Church and State. I enjoy having the freedom to practice whatever I'd like, and the freedom from being forced to practice any particular religion. It makes me uncomfortable when "conservatives" with "Christian" values start lobbying Congress for laws that line up with their (Old Testament) views on morality … Continue reading Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
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
less Fundamentalism, more Fun
Nondenominational Christian Churches terrify me. In many ways, Ms. Eddy was right to appoint the Bible and Science & Health the "only preachers" to avoid the "cult of personality" that can grow up around charismatic religious leaders. In "organized" religions there is usually some hierarchy, board, counsel or group that helps steer the thoughts and … Continue reading less Fundamentalism, more Fun
inclusive and accountable
I've never been a Catholic (although I do love the European Cathedrals...), nor do I ever plan to be one, but I came across the Women's Ordination Conference website and felt it was worth passing along. From their website: Founded in 1975, Women's Ordination Conference is the oldest and largest national organization that works to … Continue reading inclusive and accountable
What is it with “Christian” Parents?
I mean, really people. I came across this gem this morning in the Telegraph: Christian parents group to sue school over yoga classes. The Encinitas Union School District plans to offer yoga instruction at all of its nine schools from January, despite a protest by parents who say they believe it will indoctrinate their children … Continue reading What is it with “Christian” Parents?
kind-ism 