Previously published on October 26, 2014, a few musings on Halloween, sin, disease and death. For other truly terrifying Halloween-related issues, see my October 31, 2012 post on the Protestant Reformation. We recently received the following e-mail from Kid1's teacher: IMPORTANT NOTICE: I am suggesting that you avoid downtown this Saturday. The now annual Zombie Walk Contest and Race … Continue reading ZOMBIES, CHILDREN & RELIGION: GRUESOME AND VERY FRIGHTENING AFFAIRS
Category: Christian Science
Mommy, what is church?
We were driving somewhere and Kid1 spoke up from the backseat: "Mommy, what is church?" While I've done a lot of reading (see relevant book list below) on how to talk to the children about religious issues, I still felt caught off guard by the question. They like to ask these questions in the car when … Continue reading Mommy, what is church?
Straightforward & Honest
When I clicked on When A Mother Decides To Stop Cancer Treatment And Face Death I was not prepared for the onslaught of feels I was overcome with. It was another vaguely interesting article on my Facebook feed, and then a few paragraphs in I was hit with all the feels. "We’ve always been straightforward and honest," Lum said … Continue reading Straightforward & Honest
“that’s not Christian Science” – yes, it is, this is how it is practiced
In case you missed it, Parade had an interview with Ellen -- "Ellen DeGeneres Talks Feelings, Fun and Finding Dory" in which Ellen discussed her Christian Science upbringing, describing her childhood upbringing as: ... a very conservative home. My father was a first reader in the Christian Science Church, which is similar to being a … Continue reading “that’s not Christian Science” – yes, it is, this is how it is practiced
quick links!
A few quick links Principia is in the news again, for all the wrong reasons A member of the ExCS Facebook community was interviewed for a podcast (#277 Religious Abuse) (more about the FB community and the related FB page) Really fabulous take on the Myth of Safe Spaces... Divine Love is everywhere. How can you escape omnipresence?
panic at the dentist: on moral neutrality — Samantha Field
I hadn't fully considered this angle. “I have a lot of hangups” would be a most profound understatement. I was thinking that again on my way to the dentist this morning. To explain why dentist = hangup, you’ll need some context. My family never misses seeing the dentist, and I mean never. Dental hygiene was … Continue reading panic at the dentist: on moral neutrality — Samantha Field
musings on the material world & death – Eddy & Steiner’s perspectives
Before I dive into Lecture Four: Devachan, I want to pause and contemplate how Eddy and Steiner talk about the material world, and death. I am only three lectures into Steiner's work, so my views on this could change as I learn more about Steiner's perspectives. Through out Science and Health, the material world is intrinsically linked with sin, … Continue reading musings on the material world & death – Eddy & Steiner’s perspectives
Ex-CS Obnoxious Lit Survey!
The Ex-Christian Scientist is running an Ex-CS book Survey! Please click the link below, and answer a few questions about your CS and Ex-CS reading. Results coming in the near future on the Ex-CS website. Ex-CS Obnoxious Lit Survey 2016
“how many gods do we have mommy?”
The other day, on our drive home, my eldest spoke up about his day: Eldest: We went and saw the -th-grade play today. It was about a blue god with a big beard. Me: Do you know which god it was? Eldest: No. I only saw it once. (pause for a second or two) How … Continue reading “how many gods do we have mommy?”
Ex-Christian Science Survey 2016
The Ex-Christian Scientist is surveying! Please click the link below, and answer a few questions about your CS and Ex-CS experiences. Results coming in the near future on the Ex-CS website. http://goo.gl/forms/rm5v70CcHz 4/3/2016 Update: the survey results have been published, Part 1 of 3 can be found at: https://exchristianscience.com/2016/04/ex-christian-scientist-survey-part-one/
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