Pardon the extended absence. As MBE reminds us "trials are proof of God's care" (S&H 66:6, 10-11), while I'm fairly sure "God" had nothing to do with the incidents that have plagued our household this month, the quote still sticks firmly in the back of my mind. Christian Science (and most Christian religions in general) are … Continue reading Old Testament Morality
Category: morality
fear & heresy
Growing up as a Christian Scientist meant living in fear: fear of mental malpractice, fear the government would take away our religious exemptions, fear we wouldn't be able to adequately demonstrate healing and need (or be "forced by the state") to get treatment from the medical industrial complex. Having left Christian Science, many of us … Continue reading fear & heresy
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
A Principian’s Reflections on the Matthew Code
Way back when I was still a naive and optimistic freshman at Principia College I signed up to participate in an off-campus activity with some fellow students. It would take us away from the campus for several weeks, during which time it was of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE that we uphold the values of Principia and … Continue reading A Principian’s Reflections on the Matthew Code
The 10 Question “Why be good” Matrix
With the ability to reason morally being central to education at Principia, I thought it would only be appropriate to look at the handouts from the Moral Reasoning Seminar. One of the handouts was the 10-question "Why be good" handout (it seems likely I will be referencing it again it is really quite the handout). … Continue reading The 10 Question “Why be good” Matrix
Moral Reasoning
Everyone who graduates from Principia college must take Moral Reasoning. It is usually done their sophomore year, and usually done by the Resident Councilor of the dorm they reside in. Like a number of things at Principia (and in Christian Science in general) the details are kept from the uninitiated, the process is shrouded in … Continue reading Moral Reasoning
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