The Mother Church neatly side-steps the issue of "radical reliance" on prayer with the official stance of "there is no church protocol." They've even gone so far as to claim they've "made a truce" with doctors. I hold out some hope that this is true. There are CS Practioners who will work with people who … Continue reading nominal worshippers stay home
Category: Christian Science
wipes out the belief of material husband
I have often wondered where Christian Scientists get their rather interesting views on sex. The Chapter on Marriage talks about the "formation of mortals" and it very quickly gets very hard to follow. To be enrolled at Principia College campus, it was required that we abstain from pre-marital and extra-marital sex. Although premarital sex was … Continue reading wipes out the belief of material husband
Christian Science “healing” may take a little while
A little while back the Ithaca Journal ran a piece about Liz Heywood and her experience with Christian Science as a child (1). Shortly thereafter, someone wrote in to the Ithaca Journal with a follow up in-defense-of-CS article, and Ms. Heywood has since added her perspective to the ongoing discussion (2). Ms. Eddy is quite … Continue reading Christian Science “healing” may take a little while
break the neck hypnotic beliefs and animal magnetism
I recently received an e-mail inviting me to "watch and pray" with a local CS group: Join us for the really rewarding spiritual experience of "keeping watch". Jesus expected his disciples to watch with him, Mrs Eddy had her household watch sometimes 3 days straight without sleep. It will be a continuous prayer from sunset … Continue reading break the neck hypnotic beliefs and animal magnetism
how is this relevant to me now
I've had this blog on auto-post for a few weeks now and I've found the experience to be rather liberating. While I've been checking in to moderate comments (mostly spam-bots), and read other people's work I've done remarkably little with actual content. I've got half a dozen posts "in the works" but right now I'm … Continue reading how is this relevant to me now
In Praise of Christian Science Practioners
I recently re-blogged MKHuggin's piece A Warning About Christian Science Practitioners which I felt articulated many of the problems with the CS approach to physical healing. I agree that if physical healing is not happening then people should go seek whatever medical/alternative means they feel are necessary without judgement. I feel radically relying on prayer … Continue reading In Praise of Christian Science Practioners
millions of unprejudiced minds
In Science and Health, p. 570 Ms. Eddy refers to Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ’s name, and never fear the consequences. The Church Alive Weekly Questions are … Continue reading millions of unprejudiced minds
A Warning about Christian Science Practitioners
I'm not sure "warning" is the right word, but this is something people should keep in mind. Jesus healed instantly, his disciples (contemporaries of the day who had learned directly from the Master) and the Apostle Paul fell short of Jesus' level. 2000 years later, MBE and her CSPs often fall short of the amazing … Continue reading A Warning about Christian Science Practitioners
Timeline of Christian Science 1821-2013
The following is a timeline of influential events in the history of Christian Science. It is by no means an exhaustive list, and is mostly provided as greater context, and starting place for further research. If you feel I have missed an important event, please leave a comment, or e-mail me! Various resources used to … Continue reading Timeline of Christian Science 1821-2013
a little honesty, please
I think it is time for the Christian Science community to be a little more honest with themselves (and the public at large). The Mother Church can scoff at the "false" idea that Christian Science forbids it's followers from seeking medical care. The TMC can even let the NYTimes interview some CSPs with their blessing, … Continue reading a little honesty, please
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