It is my turn to be inspired by a fellow blogger: Emerging Gently has a piece entitled Christian Science AND Medical Care? which inspired me to actually read the NYTimes piece instead of just skimming over it and sighing heavily at TMC's attempt at relevance. Back in 2010 the NYTimes ran a piece entitled: Christian … Continue reading placating the masses & getting govmt. money
Tag: Christian Science Healing
leaving The Mother Ship (part 1), irreconcilable differences
This is the first post in a series about leaving TMC. For all posts see the tag "goodbyeTMC." The other morning in the car my husband and I were discussing the flack I've gotten for not withdrawing my Mother Church membership. My favorite criticism comes from the Ex-CS group in the UK, they're a nice … Continue reading leaving The Mother Ship (part 1), irreconcilable differences
fear & heresy
Growing up as a Christian Scientist meant living in fear: fear of mental malpractice, fear the government would take away our religious exemptions, fear we wouldn't be able to adequately demonstrate healing and need (or be "forced by the state") to get treatment from the medical industrial complex. Having left Christian Science, many of us … Continue reading fear & heresy
Vaccinations
This is part of my on-going series of posts on Health Care for Christian Scientists & Former Christian Scientists. I have done my best to collect accurate information about vaccines so that you can make an informed decision. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccinations for yourself or your children, please talk to … Continue reading Vaccinations
sprains need icecream & bubble baths
The other day Kid1 jumped/fell off a small table and hurt his arm. He lay on the sofa refusing to move it, screaming when it was touched, and generally being dramatic and miserable. At first I was angry, Kid1 knows better than to jump off the table, it was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we really … Continue reading sprains need icecream & bubble baths
passing on too soon, preventable deaths in Christian Science
I began this post a while back and then the Sandy Hook shooting happened so I held off for a while, then an acquaintance of my husband committed suicide, so I put it off even longer. While many people "pass on too soon" in this post I am not talking about shootings, accidents (which are "unknown to … Continue reading passing on too soon, preventable deaths in Christian Science
it can be lonely being out
Although I was "out" to my husband as a former-CS-turned-possibly-atheist I still wasn't "out" to my family and friends. They suspected I was "lapsed" - after all, I'd had a c-section and the kids had a pediatrician, but they continued (and many of them continue) to believe that on Big Important Issues I would turn … Continue reading it can be lonely being out
my path away from CS
Growing up a Christian Scientist I often felt isolated from the rest of society. I didn't go to the doctor, or take medication. I went to church every Sunday, and often on Wednesdays as well. I wasn't "saved" or "born again" or even baptized. I hadn't "found Jesus" or taken Communion classes. I didn't go … Continue reading my path away from CS
Ultimate Failure & Ultimate Success for Evil.
A regular reader sent me a link to this article (full text below the cut). As a former CS, I was horrified by the tone and language used, and by the commenter's enthusiastic embracing of the ideas. The reader shared two paragraphs of particular concern: If it weren’t for Christian Science, what would you do? … Continue reading Ultimate Failure & Ultimate Success for Evil.
God is “testing you!”
When I was in college one of my parents had serious (life-threatening) health issues. My sister was also in attendance at the college and their Resident Counselor (RC), we'll call them "S" found her crying. When pressured she spilled about the health issue and problems at home, and S in turn told my RC, "R" … Continue reading God is “testing you!”
kind-ism 