This post is being done in collaboration with my fellow ex-Christian Scientist blogger at Emerging Gently. We have also posed these same questions to other ex-Christian Scientists. Their answers appear in a series of posts on The Ex-Christian Scientist*. 1) Why did you attend Principia? I had to get away from the toxic culture perpetuated by my … Continue reading Five Questions – Principia Edition – Kat’s Answers
Return of the Mormons Part 1: Saint Kat of the Sparkling Water
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
the God Delusion
One of my goals for this year is to read my way through a stack of books that have been sitting on my desk for months now. They are about atheism, religion, philosophy, science, social issues, parenting, and a few works of fiction. We'll see how far I get. This post contains some affiliate links. Thank you for … Continue reading the God Delusion
the esoteric HUH?! of Rudolf Steiner
This is one of a series of posts discussing Rudolf Steiner's Founding a Science of the Spirit: Fourteen Lectures Given in Stuttgart Between 22 August and 4 September 1906. Visit the tag Science of Spirit for all posts on this topic. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of Kindism.org. It is that time of year … Continue reading the esoteric HUH?! of Rudolf Steiner
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
The Belief Book
This is another one of the books that has been sitting on my desk for longer than it should have. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org I don't remember where I first heard about The Belief Book by David G. McAfee and Chuck Harrison, but I do remember coming across very positive things about … Continue reading The Belief Book
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)