On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door paving the way for the Protestant Reformation. Apparently some churches go as far as to celebrate Reformation Day on the Sunday before to Halloween (not Christian Science churches of course). Later Bach composed some special music for the occasion. What is … Continue reading Protestant Reformation & Halloween
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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
Church Manual: Sex, Drugs, Doctors & Healing
The Big Four issues that Christian Scientists seem to get hung up on are (in no particular order): sex, drugs, doctors and healing. Going STRICTLY BY WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS is quite different than delving into MBE's other writings (and even those are open to further reading and interpretation). "Sex" comes up ONCE in the … Continue reading Church Manual: Sex, Drugs, Doctors & Healing
Reforming Religion
New religions are started when someone has an idea that the old religions disagree with or refuse to knowledge. In 1517, when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door Wittenburg he was not trying to start a new religious movement, he was simply trying to reform Catholicism. Among other things he disagreed … Continue reading Reforming Religion
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