The questions from Church Alive have offered interesting insights into what issues Branch Churches are dealing with. Most have been mundane, how to improve community outreach, how to increase membership, and then there was this one: Week 26: "Could you give me some ideas on how a church can include those who are physically challenged? … Continue reading Physical Challenges to Church Accessibility
a Church Dispirited and Prayers for Prosperity
Someone recently pointed out the Mother Church is in the middle of their Annual Meeting. Apparently it is only online this year (complete with Twitter feed), so it may reach a wider audience (and lets be honest keep the costs down). I have never bothered to pay attention to Annual Meetings, or TMC costs, and … Continue reading a Church Dispirited and Prayers for Prosperity
the BIG ISSUE – a post for those new to CS
I was recently reminded that not everyone who comes across this blog is/was/has been a Christian Scientist. I'd like to reach out to them and offer them a little hope and some explanation. There are so many things that being "in Science" involves. In many ways I feel fortunate to have escaped with a mere … Continue reading the BIG ISSUE – a post for those new to CS
some questions answered
I've been noticing a trend in questions recently and thought I should address them all in one post. If I missed any questions you may have had, leave a comment or e-mail me. Are you still a Christian Scientist? No. I have not relied exclusively on CS for healing for a number of years, and … Continue reading some questions answered
suffering is oft the divine agent in this elevation
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
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
2 a: still in existence, force, or operation*
The Mother Church is running a campaign to rejuvenate the CS movement called "Church Alive." Interestingly, there are a number of other religious groups that are also using the theme of "Church Alive." The Catholics have a "Church Alive" website, there is a Church Alive YouTube channel, a TV station and a series published by … Continue reading 2 a: still in existence, force, or operation*
Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
The day after I mailed in my letter of voluntary withdrawal from The Mother Church I got junk mail from the same organization: Special Offer - 20% Savings! complete with the option to enroll in the Automatic Renewal Program. The pre-checked box said: YES! Please send me 12 issues of the Christian Science Quarterly Bible … Continue reading Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
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
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