I had Sunday School teachers who insisted that Christian Science takes the "inspired" word of the Bible, and that the stories were "allegorical." The virgin birth story (inspired allegory or not) always made me a bit uncomfortable. See also, http://valerietarico.com/2014/12/09/the-not-so-virgin-birth-of-the-christmas-story/ on how Jesus' birth became more virginal and miraculous.
Tag: virgin/whore dichotomy
Virgin, Whore, Christian Scientist
Many mainstream Christian religions teach the idea that you should be pure (a virgin) until you are married and then you should be able to preform in the bedroom - after all, if the man cheats it is your fault for not keeping him satisfied. The virgin/whore dichotomy, the Madonna/whore complex, the dutiful housewife raising … Continue reading Virgin, Whore, Christian Scientist
Agape: I love you, let me control you
A while back I wrote a popular post about Love, where I talked about 1 Corinthians 13:13 (faith, hope and love). As much as I dislike Paul, it didn't stop us from having 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 read at our wedding. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it … Continue reading Agape: I love you, let me control you
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