The Christian Science Plaza complex in Boston is in the news, and the column from the Boston Globe is certainly worth the read: "Luxury housing: Don’t just build for Kremlin cronies, global elite" (1). The Four Seasons Hotel and Luxury Condo Tower appears to be on former Church property, a Boston Globe article (2), but … Continue reading Fallen Dictators at the Mapparium
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“Being Known” – Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists (FFCS) Conference
This is a follow-up to the previous post about the FFCS Confrence. Hello! So often we feel alone as former Christian Scientists. Now is a time for “Being Known.” We hope you can join us for the first Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists (FFCS) Conference on Aug 1st and 2nd. Please spread the word to … Continue reading “Being Known” – Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists (FFCS) Conference
Hi Kat: I’m so grateful to know that I can turn to evidence based medicine for healing
The following is an e-mail I received from a reader that I have shared here with their permission. I don't often publish e-mails from readers, but when I do they'll be categorized and tagged "Hi Kat e-mails." I was dealing recently with the apparent belief a very sore foot that suddenly became alarmingly swollen and … Continue reading Hi Kat: I’m so grateful to know that I can turn to evidence based medicine for healing
When Christian Scientists are talking to each other
My friend and fellow blogger, Karen the Madcap Christian Scientist recently shared a post entitled "suggestions for talking with" reminding people not to make assumptions, presumptions. She has several lists, including When Christians are talking with atheists, When atheists are talking to theists and so on, until she comes to my two favorite: When non-Christian … Continue reading When Christian Scientists are talking to each other
Hi Kat: I finally had kicked the cs habit
The following is an e-mail I received from a reader that I have shared here with their permission. I don't often publish e-mails from readers, but when I do they'll be categorized and tagged "Hi Kat e-mails." About 3 years ago I was late for work so I was running across a busy Boston Street … Continue reading Hi Kat: I finally had kicked the cs habit
Praying away the Cavities
I understand dental work can be a difficult issue for some people, which is why the majority of this post is behind the page break. Adventures in Christian Science Dental Work I recently met with an oral surgeon to discuss taking out my remaining wisdom tooth, part of the consult involved a questionnaire about my … Continue reading Praying away the Cavities
the bogeymen in the Christian Science closet
The other morning Homeschoolers Anonymous shared a piece from Libby Anne’s blog Love Joy Feminism entitled Talking to Kids About Social Services, Part 1 I could have written the opening paragraph, but I would have replaced "homeschooling" with "Christian Science" I grew up afraid of social services. Social workers were something of a bogeyman in the … Continue reading the bogeymen in the Christian Science closet
Einstein & Christian Science
Christian Science enjoys associating itself with famous people, great thinkers, and Albert Einstein. Einstein fits both aforementioned categories nicely, and what better way to give some merit to Ms. Eddy's claims than to say one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century was somehow involved, intrigued, or interested in it. The Researchers at the … Continue reading Einstein & Christian Science
Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists FFCS Conference 2014
Who: Former Christian Scientists, now Christians, who are seeking community and resources for recovery and outreach. Where: Grace and Peace Fellowship, 5574 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112. When: Friday evening, Aug. 1st and all day Saturday, Aug 2nd. We would also love to have you join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am. Price: $70 … Continue reading Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists FFCS Conference 2014
TMC Withdrawals – now via e-mail!
The following is a guest post by fellow blogger Emerging Gently (). For more about Guest Posts & their Contributors, please visit , for more about Leaving Christian Science I joined The Mother Church at the ripe ol' age of 12, when good little Christian Scientist kids (the ones that have survived that long) are … Continue reading TMC Withdrawals – now via e-mail!
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