This is part of a series of posts exploring the questions of Is Christian Science Christian? Not Christian? A Cult? All posts will be tagged Christian or Cult? I've heard (and read) quite a few critiques of Christian Science "not really being Christian" (see links below - 1) but I never really bothered with it … Continue reading Christian Science & the Apostles’ Creed
Tag: Mary Baker Eddy
Portraits of Our Beloved Leader
Propaganda & the image of Mary Baker Eddy I was required to take an art history class for my major in college, it didn't really pertain to my major, but it fell into some outdated requirements so I spent 50 minutes every morning for ten weeks in a dimly-lit, too-warm room, being lectured at (basically … Continue reading Portraits of Our Beloved Leader
Wanna be a Sheep
The other day the Awkward Moments Children's Bible Facebook page shared a collection of horrifying "Christian Music" videos gathered from YouTube. I followed some of the links to their logical conclusions, and came across "I Just Want To (Be A Sheep)" The sheep theme reminded me of the guest post by the (obviously a pseudonym) … Continue reading Wanna be a Sheep
look at all my trials & tribulations, sinking in a gentle pool of wine
(1) It surprises some of my fellow former-Christian Scientists that while I have left the Mother Church, and no longer follow (or believe) in the teachings of Ms. Eddy, I continue to refrain from imbibing alcohol. I don't drink wine, beer, or cocktails. I don't enjoy vodka, tequila, or spirits. I've had a few sips … Continue reading look at all my trials & tribulations, sinking in a gentle pool of wine
reclaiming Reality from Ms. Eddy’s Matrix
Mary Baker Eddy talks a lot about "reality" and Man's True Spiritual Identity as a Child of God. Reality is even the title of one of the bi-yearly Weekly Bible Lesson topics. (1) Sunday School teachers were always trying to come up with analogies to explain the ever-present idea of the Adam Dream, the … Continue reading reclaiming Reality from Ms. Eddy’s Matrix
the Unattainable perfect and clear comprehension of the living Spirit
For my Christian Science readers, I'm going to remind you of a harsh fact: Christian Scientsts die, just like everybody else. No where does Ms. Eddy claim that Christian Science will cause the MATERIAL BODY to live forever, it is Spiritual Man that is immortal. Expressing shock and grief at someone's passing is natural. What is … Continue reading the Unattainable perfect and clear comprehension of the living Spirit
By a Dark Remedy – Baddy Mary Eek
an anagram-inspired poem by Our Beveled Loader, the Focus Overridden, Key Ravaged Berry Mold Nudism Beach Tents Or a Floured Dab Velveteen Oriole A Braced Emu Gritting In the Interim, a Failed Evil Mr Porn, with a Cad Leitmotif Intro Elf Ogress Ad Infestation of Finite fine Bile Foam Prominent Rooter, Angel Lies Plan Chirrup … Continue reading By a Dark Remedy – Baddy Mary Eek
• View from the Pew: Dispatches of a Church-going Atheist–Christian Science
An atheist live-tweets the Sunday Service based on the Weekly Bible Lesson "Reality." He lucked out and got a congregation that could sing and had a good accompanist, I speak from experience when I say not everyone is so lucky.
what I’ve been reading: Science & Plague Puppets
Mary Baker Eddy on Electricity (and as a pdf) via the Mary Baker Eddy Science Institute RationalWiki's views on Christian Science There must not be many Christian Scientists in Croatia, Croatian Court Upholds Vaccine Mandate via IFLScience too awesome not to share: Judaic Plush Passover Finger Puppet via the Awkward Moments Children's Bible facebook page … Continue reading what I’ve been reading: Science & Plague Puppets
Mary Baker Eddy, The Mother Church, Vaccinations, Doctors & Practical Health Care
This post was originally going to try and show Christian Scientists that Mary Baker Eddy was not totally against doctors and people doing their best to meet their needs at their own current spiritual level, and abide by the law. So far I've come across one article from the from The Christian Science Journal, Volume 18 … Continue reading Mary Baker Eddy, The Mother Church, Vaccinations, Doctors & Practical Health Care