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
Category: leaving Christian Science
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
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!
Finding Balance in Perfection
Words are very important in Christian Science, one of the most commonly used words is perfect, for example, man is made in God's perfect image and likeness. In Christian Science, perfect is used as an adjective -- man is ideal, flawless ,without fault, exemplary. Man's state of perfection is presented as FACT, to accept anything less … Continue reading Finding Balance in Perfection
Portraits of Our Beloved Leader
Propaganda & the image of Mary Baker Eddy I was required to take an art history class for my major in college, it didn't really pertain to my major, but it fell into some outdated requirements so I spent 50 minutes every morning for ten weeks in a dimly-lit, too-warm room, being lectured at (basically … Continue reading Portraits of Our Beloved Leader
Wanna be a Sheep
The other day the Awkward Moments Children's Bible Facebook page shared a collection of horrifying "Christian Music" videos gathered from YouTube. I followed some of the links to their logical conclusions, and came across "I Just Want To (Be A Sheep)" The sheep theme reminded me of the guest post by the (obviously a pseudonym) … Continue reading Wanna be a Sheep
A Parable
I came across this in a collection of essays entitled The Truth about Jesus : Is He a Myth? compiled by M. M. Mangasarian, I found it again, online at http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net. I am reminded of the opening of Lord of the Rings (the movie): much that once was is now lost, for none now live … Continue reading A Parable
hi Kat: there is hope to get through the red tape
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." Hi Kat, I really appreciate your website. I was raised with Christian Science beliefs by my mother and … Continue reading hi Kat: there is hope to get through the red tape
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