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
Puritan Valentine’s Day Cards
Being with you fills me with impure thoughts, and I am ashamed because my thoughts are interfering with my relationship with God. How very Christian Science.
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
Medical History & Personal Health Records
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. When you visit a doctor, dentist, optometrist, OBGYN, or any other medical/healthcare related professional they're likely going to ask you for your medical history, and ask about your family medical history - childhood illnesses, family illnesses, … Continue reading Medical History & Personal Health Records
Christian Science Health Care: when to call your Doctor
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. For those of us who grew up being reminded that our aches, pains, and runny noses were "not really a part of us!" it can be easy to over look little problems that often grow into … Continue reading Christian Science Health Care: when to call your Doctor
Christian Science Health Care: Stocking the Medicine Cabinet
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. REMEMBER when taking ANY KIND OF MEDICATION: Read and follow the label directions. Be sure you're giving the right medicine and the right amount Use the correct dosing device. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or other … Continue reading Christian Science Health Care: Stocking the Medicine Cabinet
Back, but not really
We are still recovering from the plague. We're doing better, but lack of sleep, snot, and a really horrible sounding cough continue to haunt us. We took Kid1 and Kid2 to see their pediatrician on Monday. The good news is that the "worst of it is probably over" and that it is "not influenza, bronchitis, … Continue reading Back, but not really
Doctors (1)
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists.. Many thanks to D- for his insights! Christian Scientists experiences with doctors varies widely, some have been raised with one non-CS parent, so they've been vaccinated, been to doctors, dentists, etc., while others have been raised … Continue reading Doctors (1)
kind-ism 