I’ll be upfront, until recently everything I learned about Buddhism and the Dalai Lama I learned from Facebook memes which meant it was pretty much limited to some feel-good pull quotes which espoused some fairly logical, universal-sounding truths. It was a start and I was intrigued, so I looked up the Dalai Lama’s website. He’s … Continue reading Elephants & Demons
Tag: faith
“just” go to a Doctor
People who are not raised "in Science" often do not understand why Christian Scientists don't seek medical assistance. This is an issue that has puzzled me as well, many CS wear glasses, visit the dentist, put braces on their children's teeth, and yet they do nothing when a child injures themselves or falls ill. I … Continue reading “just” go to a Doctor
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!”
Some thoughts on Matthew 7
Many people enjoy citing Matthew 7:1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (NIV) Matthew 7:1-2 Apparently it is one of the most cited passages in the Bible … Continue reading Some thoughts on Matthew 7
faith, hope & love
Elder Fox and his shadow TSOWG and the subsequent missionaries liked to talk about Faith. All I needed to do was have faith (and read a book and pray), and God would show me what was True. In my quest for something greater, I began by picking part Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is the substance … Continue reading faith, hope & love
the Missionaries & breaking up with God
While the birth of my first child and subsequent experiences led me to cease to actively follow Christian Science (CS) doctrine I did (and do) still turn to many of the platitudes espoused by Christian Science when dealing with problems that arise. I find the language and the step-by-step problem solving process comforting. Even though … Continue reading the Missionaries & breaking up with God
Where to Start
I remember the day I started to lose faith in Christian Science. It was a Sunday in January. After a week of bed rest, sincere prayer and study my midwife informed me my blood pressure was high enough we needed to go to the emergency room, now. Tearful and totally freaked out, I called my … Continue reading Where to Start
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