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
the backfiring of denial
The following is a guest post by regular reader and sometimes contributor, the Amazing Bacon. For more about Bacon, please visit the Guest Posts & Contributors tab at the top of the page. Having been raised in CS, denial of material self is touted as one of the greatest virtues: denial of pain, injury, hunger, … Continue reading the backfiring of denial
The Narcissism of The God of My Wants
We are taught that we should not covet material wealth, nor should we make false gods/idols out of material possessions, however, vast material wealth is seen as a reflection of vast Spiritual advancement. The Christian Scientist's willingness to rely on God to provide - to those leaning on the sustaining infinite today is big with … Continue reading The Narcissism of The God of My Wants
Christian Science & the Apostles’ Creed
This is part of a series of posts exploring the questions of Is Christian Science Christian? Not Christian? A Cult? All posts will be tagged Christian or Cult? I've heard (and read) quite a few critiques of Christian Science "not really being Christian" (see links below - 1) but I never really bothered with it … Continue reading Christian Science & the Apostles’ Creed
“Top 10 signs of good spirituality”
I’m not sure what I’m looking for as I adventure away from Christian Science, but this looks like a good list of things to take into consideration.
This essay was first published at The Humanist Contemplative.
Over the course of my comparative studies, there are some general traits I’ve noticed which seem to be shared between those wisdom streams and I thought it could be helpful to point them out. Here are some traits that are a sign of a good and healthy spiritual path…
10) Aim of True Happiness
Good spirituality will have as its aim the happiness of the practitioner. Of course, deep understanding of what this entails is essential. By ‘True Happiness’ we mean something more than mere pleasure associated with one’s conditions. Rather, the kind of happiness a good spirituality will pursue will be a deeper sense of contentment that transcends circumstance. It will be a source of inner strength in the face of adversity and humble appreciation in the face of fortune. Such a happiness is also not selfish in the…
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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
Strong Spiritual Women – Augusta Stetson
Reblogged via Donna Goddard with addational links: It is a rare religion that it is founded by a woman. Christian Science is just such a religion. For all its problems, Christian Science is not a sexist organization. It values women; strong women, brave thinkers, female spiritual leaders. Its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, was one. So … Continue reading Strong Spiritual Women – Augusta Stetson
All the Rugged Way
The following guest post is a short story by Joseph Woodbury III., shared with his permission. A frail, elderly lady, pale and birdlike, walked slowly down the busy street, quietly singing a hymn to herself, “Shepherd, show me how to go, O’er the hillside steep. How to gather, how to sow, How to feed Thy … Continue reading All the Rugged Way
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
It’s All in Your Head: A Statement on Which Both Christian Scientists and I Can Agree
Another wonderful perspective on Christian Science from an outsider. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This one is worth the read!
Out of curiosity, I ask the woman I have been speaking to for a minute about the “Science” in “Christian Science”. She approached me at the end of the talk because the presenter had asked everyone in the room to introduce oneself to a stranger and talk about one’s inner qualities.
I don’t remember if this particular woman got around to enumerating her inner qualities, but I do remember her talking to a fellow attendee before the talk started. She was saying she has only had good tenants in the building she owns. Of course, she immediately added, she prayed for this to happen.
The reason this particular Christian sect claims to be scientific is because it purports to have uncovered Jesus’ laws, truths so powerful and immutable, they are said to be scientific.
I am reminded of something the speaker said earlier. “The body can’t resist great ideas.” Mine…
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