The following is a review of "God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church" by infrequent guest contributor Bacon. My own thoughts (and a section-by-section break down) of GPC will follow in good time. "God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church" one reaction to Caroline Fraser's work of … Continue reading God’s Perfect Child – a few thoughts from Bacon
Category: Christian Science
what I’ve been reading: Christian Science “Science” in Context
The chemistry of living things & Mary Baker Eddy’s Christian Science via http://isomorphism.es Atomic Theory via wikipedia The Pseudoscience of Christian Science via christianscience.tumblr.com Somewhat related, Cucumbers Cause Cholera via kindism.org
The Slut Shaming, Sex-Negative Message in the Virgin Birth—It’s Worth a Family Conversation
I had Sunday School teachers who insisted that Christian Science takes the "inspired" word of the Bible, and that the stories were "allegorical." The virgin birth story (inspired allegory or not) always made me a bit uncomfortable. See also, http://valerietarico.com/2014/12/09/the-not-so-virgin-birth-of-the-christmas-story/ on how Jesus' birth became more virginal and miraculous.
Commentary on Ms. Eddy’s “Christ and Christmas”
While I had heard about Ms. Eddy's Christ and Christmas poem growing up, I didn't read it until just recently, when I came across MJSmith's analyses of it on The Ark of Truth Mother's Hood. I am more acquainted with Ms. Eddy's hymn/poem Christmas Morn as it regularly made an appearance at Christmas Hymn Sings, … Continue reading Commentary on Ms. Eddy’s “Christ and Christmas”
“should i attend principia college?”
No.
Ellen & Christian Science
I like that Ellen DeGeneres has been very open about her Christian Science past. Christian Science was mentioned in a June 2002 interview with CBS, and it got a passing mention in her Nov. 2005 People interview. Ellen's Christian Science upbringing is mentioned on her wikipedia page. Ellen's mother, Betty, is equally open about Christian … Continue reading Ellen & Christian Science
everlasting light
Good Christian Scientists don't need lamps, they simply pray for everlasting light. Inspired by The case of the missing lamp knobs via the Christian Science Sentinel image via https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-0/9651_448448535216933_880517992_n.jpg
Equality at Prin, Vague Repression for All!
This is a follow up on https://kindism.org/2014/11/18/new-policies-on-homosexuality-at-principia-college/ If anyone would like to share an extended piece about their thoughts about, or experiences with Principia's policies (beyond a brief comment), please be in touch! I welcome guest posts! The TL;DR version Gays can now openly attend Principia, and the Administration has shifted their focus to combat … Continue reading Equality at Prin, Vague Repression for All!
Empathy during Illness: Christian Science is Lacking
This popped up in my facebook feed the other day with the line "If physical illnesses were treated like mental illnesses." It took me a few moments (longer than I care to admit) to realize they were serious, you shouldn't treat people who aren't feeling well like this. I showed it to my husband -- … Continue reading Empathy during Illness: Christian Science is Lacking
Some thoughts on “Why I Am Not A Christian Scientist” by Rev. Evans
Some highlights from and thoughts on "Why I Am Not A Christian Scientist" By Rev. William Evans, D. D. Director Bible Course, The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. Full text available from Archive.org, full link below. I appreciate that Rev. Evans opens with the well-acknowledged (at least in former-CS circles) fact that The Christian Scientist … Continue reading Some thoughts on “Why I Am Not A Christian Scientist” by Rev. Evans
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