This isn't really a post, just something I came across and felt was worth sharing: I love Pope Francis. I'm not Catholic, or ever planning to be, but the guy is just awesome. via the Guardian Pope Francis says atheists can be good - Just do good, and we'll find a meeting point, says Francis … Continue reading even the Athiests
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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
Planning Ahead Can Make a Difference in the End
A friend of mine shared this on my facebook wall recently and I thought it was worth sharing here. I love the reminder that when you pass away your energy is still around, it is not lost, it is just less orderly... some how that seems fitting. Planning Ahead Can Make a Difference in the … Continue reading Planning Ahead Can Make a Difference in the End
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
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
less Fundamentalism, more Fun
Nondenominational Christian Churches terrify me. In many ways, Ms. Eddy was right to appoint the Bible and Science & Health the "only preachers" to avoid the "cult of personality" that can grow up around charismatic religious leaders. In "organized" religions there is usually some hierarchy, board, counsel or group that helps steer the thoughts and … Continue reading less Fundamentalism, more Fun
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
striking a balance
I wrote this some time ago and there never seemed to be an appropriate time to share. I found there is/was an unhealthy focus and emphasis on "natural" childbirth within the CS movement. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with "natural" but "natural" is not inherently safer, nor should people be judged by the choices … Continue reading striking a balance
Guest Post: The Last Straw
The following piece is a guest post by The Reader who submitted the "Don't Give Up Now" article which inspired the "Ultimate Failure & Ultimate Success for Evil" post. They had a few more thoughts on the topic which I felt merited sharing. The only modification I have made to the post was to put … Continue reading Guest Post: The Last Straw
50 Questions for Christianity at Large
I have a few Questions for Christianity at Large about God, Jesus, Reality & Morality, not necessarily in that order. If you have the answer, or at least an insight or two, please leave a comment. They're numbered for your convenience. Happy Sunday. Is there a God? -> a higher power or consciousness in control? … Continue reading 50 Questions for Christianity at Large
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