Long time readers know I have a long and complicated history of relationships with Mormon Missionaries. They are one of the reasons I stopped calling myself "sort of Christian" and embraced Secular Humanism, they were one of the early influences of this blog, and in some ways, their optimistic faith reminds me a little of me … Continue reading Return of the Mormons Part 1: Saint Kat of the Sparkling Water
Category: Christian Science
Books I’ve read, reviewed & recommend
This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org For the curious, there is now a book list: Books I've Read, Reviewed & Recommend on topics including from Secular Parenting, Philosophy / Religion, and Christian Science. It is a selection of books I've reviewed and it is by no means an extensive list of all the books … Continue reading Books I’ve read, reviewed & recommend
Why would anyone join? My Father’s Story
A little while back I ran my piece on the five questions I'm commonly asked by people when they find out I was raised in Christian Science. I wanted to go back and elaborate on question four: Why would anyone join? Christian Science promises amazing results. Committee on Publications bloggers regularly run articles about … Continue reading Why would anyone join? My Father’s Story
Five Questions
In the last month or two I've started being more open with some of post-Christian Science friends about my Christian Science upbringing. Often, the people I've shared with have been people who never knew me while I was still "in Science" -- or people who were not quite aware of my background and upbringing. Everyone has … Continue reading Five Questions
Each Mind a Kingdom
I know I said I was going on hiatus this summer, but this book was too good not to share before I get back into a regular posting routine again! This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org I was first introduced to Each Mind a Kingdom: American Women, Sexual Purity, and … Continue reading Each Mind a Kingdom
Why I’m doing this (reposted from The Ex-Christian Scientist)
Back in April I wrote my personal mission statement for The Ex-Christian Scientist. My work there, and having a life beyond my Ex-CS activities, are part of the reason I'm on hiatus for the summer. I thought I would share it with you here, and encourage you to visit The Ex-Christian Scientist if you have not already done so. I … Continue reading Why I’m doing this (reposted from The Ex-Christian Scientist)
You are NOT alone!
I never knew there were others. I thought I was the only one. I wanted to find like-minded former Christian Scientists. I’ve been there. When I started this blog nearly four years ago I felt I was the only one too. There were Ex-Christian Scientists who had found Jesus, but I was taking a more … Continue reading You are NOT alone!
the uneasy détente with the elephant: life “after” Christian Science
The other day at drop off I was chatting with some other mothers about how we spend our childfree mornings while our little ones are at school. The usual errands, cleaning, the occasional manicure or massage, sometimes a project, or various appointments. When we get back we compare notes on what we managed to accomplish, some … Continue reading the uneasy détente with the elephant: life “after” Christian Science
fathermothergod: doing your part for the Cause
This is another one of the books that has been sitting on my desk for longer than it should have. This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org I've put down Dennet's Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life (see previous post) -- an excellent read, but rather heavy -- in favor … Continue reading fathermothergod: doing your part for the Cause
Part 5 & 6: and final thoughts
This is part of a series of posts on God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church by Caroline Fraser. For all posts on this topic, see the tag God's Perfect Child This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org Part 5: "God's Requirement" Part 5, is entitled … Continue reading Part 5 & 6: and final thoughts
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