I did not initially have a post planned for today, but a friend recently shared an article about Liz Heywood and her stand against religious abuse (you can read more about her story on her blog). I mostly skimmed the article, Ms. Heywood tends to make a regular appearance when I google for former-CS as … Continue reading there is no church protocol
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Recrafting free speech at Prin
This is a Pilot article from May 2009 which I thought was worth sharing. It took quite some time to actually FIND the article (linked as a PDF and in full below the cut), which discusses the "new" (at the time) Free Speech Policy. The article also discusses the old Free Speech Policy with relation … Continue reading Recrafting free speech at Prin
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I have a confession to make: I spend way too much time looking at my blog stats. Even when I don't post any content, I try and check and see how many people have stopped by to look. I'm still slightly shocked anyone (beyond my husband and my BFF) reads what I post. I also … Continue reading summaries
Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
I feel strongly about the separation of Church and State. I enjoy having the freedom to practice whatever I'd like, and the freedom from being forced to practice any particular religion. It makes me uncomfortable when "conservatives" with "Christian" values start lobbying Congress for laws that line up with their (Old Testament) views on morality … Continue reading Christian Science, Health Care & the Government
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
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)
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!”
Factions in the Church: Antibacterial Hand soap*
Every good CS church has committees, the more committees, the more committed the congregation is, right? A friend of mine, S, was on the church cleaning committee, a group of volunteers who got together to clean the church on a weekly basis. There were/are four or five people rotating through the month so no one … Continue reading Factions in the Church: Antibacterial Hand soap*
Conversations about Reform
There are some people who feel that Christian Science can be reformed (because that went so well for Luther and the Catholics). They want to take new ideas about concepts like Christian Fellowship, more modern music, and Sunday School/bible-study for grown-ups and infuse them with the essence of Christian Science. Personally, I think it is … Continue reading Conversations about Reform
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