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
Tag: Principia College
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
Prin isn’t the Only One
It is nice to hear that Principia isn't the only place that takes issues with students talking about gay rights issues, and homophobia. Prin students are now allowed to "discuss" the "no homosexual activity" clause in the Prin code, but not all "small private religious" colleges are that fortunate. Small private colleges being close minded … Continue reading Prin isn’t the Only One
Community & Congregation
This post was inspired by Elle's comment on Daily Struggles for Healing. ----- ----- ----- ----- During my time at college a group of friends and I occasionally escaped campus early Sunday mornings for coffee (or hot chocolate or orange juice) and donuts, after which time we'd go visit a non-CS church service and get … Continue reading Community & Congregation
Prin is in the Top 10
Principia made the Yahoo Finance list for the top 10 Best Values in Private Colleges Under 20k. The general consensus among my friends who have been there: what on earth were they thinking?! I'm also curious what criteria they used to select this top 10 list. Yahoo Finance gives Prin a glowing write up, it … Continue reading Prin is in the Top 10
Jesus couldn’t go to Principia College
If Jesus was alive today he would not be able to attend Principia College. For starters, Jesus wasn't a Christian Scientist (he's Jewish), and Jesus did a fair bit of drinking in his day. Not being a Christian Scientist would be the biggest hurdle. Principia is a community made up exclusively of Christian Scientists. As … Continue reading Jesus couldn’t go to Principia College
Paul’s letter to the Principians (an excerpt)
The following is an excerpt from a letter Paul would write to the Principians if he and Ms. Eddy were alive today. It comes from an exegesis* by a Principia Student written in the Spring of 2003. “Principians, when Mary Baker Eddy gave her contribution of Christian Science she understood the religion would meet some … Continue reading Paul’s letter to the Principians (an excerpt)
Prin Upper School Alum Moderates Presidential Debate
Apparently the moderator of tonight's Presidential debates was a graduate of the Principia Upper School.** I'm still not going to watch it (although I may follow the live-tweeting coverage from @TheEconomist or @PolitiFact). Regardless of how things go, I get the impression no one is going to be happy. **Correction: I initially stated that Ms. … Continue reading Prin Upper School Alum Moderates Presidential Debate
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!”
Spiritual Growth & Choice
I attended Principia College which meant when I came home on breaks everyone had questions about what it was like. It must be fabulous living in a utopian setting full of like-minded Christian Scientists, other parents yearned for their children to also attend Prin, and several older church members bragged that their children had attended … Continue reading Spiritual Growth & Choice
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