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
Parenting Beyond Our Past: A Resource Guide
Very glad to have found this resource guide! I've already read How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk and Siblings Without Rivalry and found them to be helpful. Look forward to exploring the other things listed as well!
Breaking the Spell
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 This may not be the greatest book review/summary as I am in the process of recovering from one of many viruses that have been circulating … Continue reading Breaking the Spell
Launching www.ExChristianScience.com
I'd like to share with you an exciting new resource for those who are doubting, questioning, leaving or have left Christian Science. A group of former members of the Christian Science Church have launched a new website designed as a resource for people who have left or are considering leaving the Christian Science faith. Christian Science (not to be confused with Scientology) … Continue reading Launching www.ExChristianScience.com
Inspiration Link Dump (3) – Mark Twain & the Movies
Every now and then I get inspired to research a topic and then when I get around to writing the blog post the inspiration flees, leaving me with a post of links and background information that is unlikely to ever make it onto a blog post. "Inspiration Link Dumps" are things that I looked into, but never … Continue reading Inspiration Link Dump (3) – Mark Twain & the Movies
The Healing Revelations of Mary Baker Eddy
The following is a review of The Healing Revelations of Mary Baker Eddy: The Rise and Fall of Christian Science by Martin Gardner, as written by guest contributor Bacon. To be entirely honest, I'm incredibly glad that I read God's Perfect Child (Fraser) before trying to wrap - nay - braid - my brain around, among, betwixt the texts within … Continue reading The Healing Revelations of Mary Baker Eddy
Part 3 & 4: Nothing Has Gone Right, God’s Law is never wrong
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 3: Nothing has Gone Right Part … Continue reading Part 3 & 4: Nothing Has Gone Right, God’s Law is never wrong