I recently re-read Open the Doors of the Temple: The Survival of Christian Science in the Twenty-first Century by Nancy Niblack Baxter. It is a thought provoking read, by a mostly sympathetic convert of over fifty years. Ms. Baxter obviously feels strongly about CS, the direction it is headed, and makes several excellent suggestions for … Continue reading suffering is oft the divine agent in this elevation
Category: medicine
there is no church protocol
I did not initially have a post planned for today, but a friend recently shared an article about Liz Heywood and her stand against religious abuse (you can read more about her story on her blog). I mostly skimmed the article, Ms. Heywood tends to make a regular appearance when I google for former-CS as … Continue reading there is no church protocol
supernatural & highly abstract hygiene
I follow a number of blogs written by both practicing and former Christian Scientists. I try to find ones that are inspiring, thought provoking, different, well-researched, and relatively new to the scene. There are lots of interesting CS and former-CS bloggers out there. The other day, LebensFreude-Heilung (for the English, visit Vitality and Healing) posted … Continue reading supernatural & highly abstract hygiene
Right Use of Temporary Means
With everything that's been happening with Principia recently I decided to take a look at the 2012-2013 Principa College catalog. I've flipped through it before, mostly looking for their policies on homosexual activity, but I decided to take another glance through and see if I could clarify their policy on the all-encompassing use of the … Continue reading Right Use of Temporary Means
placating the masses & getting govmt. money
It is my turn to be inspired by a fellow blogger: Emerging Gently has a piece entitled Christian Science AND Medical Care? which inspired me to actually read the NYTimes piece instead of just skimming over it and sighing heavily at TMC's attempt at relevance. Back in 2010 the NYTimes ran a piece entitled: Christian … Continue reading placating the masses & getting govmt. money
I don’t need Camels
I'm a member of a "local" Christian Science group for "young adults." I haven't actually attended any of their meetings, but I also haven't bothered to have them take me off their e-mail list either. This came in my inbox today: Dear [name of group withheld] Member, David Fowler is working on filming short interviews … Continue reading I don’t need Camels
Vaccinations
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. I have done my best to collect accurate information about vaccines so that you can make an informed decision. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations for yourself or your children, please talk to … Continue reading Vaccinations
Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
I feel strongly about the separation of Church and State. I enjoy having the freedom to practice whatever I'd like, and the freedom from being forced to practice any particular religion. It makes me uncomfortable when "conservatives" with "Christian" values start lobbying Congress for laws that line up with their (Old Testament) views on morality … Continue reading Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
Medical History & Personal Health Records
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. When you visit a doctor, dentist, optometrist, OBGYN, or any other medical/healthcare related professional they're likely going to ask you for your medical history, and ask about your family medical history - childhood illnesses, family illnesses, … Continue reading Medical History & Personal Health Records
Christian Science Health Care: when to call your Doctor
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. For those of us who grew up being reminded that our aches, pains, and runny noses were "not really a part of us!" it can be easy to over look little problems that often grow into … Continue reading Christian Science Health Care: when to call your Doctor
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