The Mother Church is running a campaign to rejuvenate the CS movement called "Church Alive." Interestingly, there are a number of other religious groups that are also using the theme of "Church Alive." The Catholics have a "Church Alive" website, there is a Church Alive YouTube channel, a TV station and a series published by … Continue reading 2 a: still in existence, force, or operation*
Tag: TMC
Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
The day after I mailed in my letter of voluntary withdrawal from The Mother Church I got junk mail from the same organization: Special Offer - 20% Savings! complete with the option to enroll in the Automatic Renewal Program. The pre-checked box said: YES! Please send me 12 issues of the Christian Science Quarterly Bible … Continue reading Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?
Right Use of Temporary Means
With everything that's been happening with Principia recently I decided to take a look at the 2012-2013 Principa College catalog. I've flipped through it before, mostly looking for their policies on homosexual activity, but I decided to take another glance through and see if I could clarify their policy on the all-encompassing use of the … Continue reading Right Use of Temporary Means
leaving the Mothership (part 2), voluntary withdrawl
This is the second post in a series about leaving TMC. Previous post about leaving TMC Part 1. For all posts see the tag "goodbyeTMC" So how does one actually leave the Mother Church? Unsurprisingly there is very little information about how to leave the official site. There are several pages dedicated to TMC membership … Continue reading leaving the Mothership (part 2), voluntary withdrawl
placating the masses & getting govmt. money
It is my turn to be inspired by a fellow blogger: Emerging Gently has a piece entitled Christian Science AND Medical Care? which inspired me to actually read the NYTimes piece instead of just skimming over it and sighing heavily at TMC's attempt at relevance. Back in 2010 the NYTimes ran a piece entitled: Christian … Continue reading placating the masses & getting govmt. money
leaving The Mother Ship (part 1), irreconcilable differences
This is the first post in a series about leaving TMC. For all posts see the tag "goodbyeTMC." The other morning in the car my husband and I were discussing the flack I've gotten for not withdrawing my Mother Church membership. My favorite criticism comes from the Ex-CS group in the UK, they're a nice … Continue reading leaving The Mother Ship (part 1), irreconcilable differences
summaries
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
Twisted Spoons
Being raised a Christian Scientist meant always being on guard against Mortal Mind, Mental Malpractice, Error, False Evidence Appearing Real, and a number of other "sneaky" things which could come in and attempt to "cloud our mirrors" (people are reflections of God, and clouded mirrors distort this image). If we were not feeling well it … Continue reading Twisted Spoons
I would like to thank the reader for the readings from the desk this evening
Every Wednesday night in Christian Science churches all over the world small groups of CS congregate for the Wednesday evening service, to hear a brief sermon and share testimonies of healing. Interestingly, while the Mother Church broadcasts the Sunday Service live online, until recently they opted not to share Wednesday testimony* meetings and the Thanksgiving … Continue reading I would like to thank the reader for the readings from the desk this evening
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