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New Spiritual Paths
ExChristianScience.com is starting 2017 with a series of posts about people who have left Christian Science for a new spiritual path. If you have found a new path, and would like…
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Season’s Greetings from The ExChristian Scientist
Wishing you and your loved ones a health, happiness and harmony this holiday season. Regular posting will resume in the New Year. A few helpful links to get you through…
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Yule: Silent Night, Longest Night
By Jodi, an Ex-Christian Scientist group contributor. When I left Christian Science, I realized I didn't know what my spiritual beliefs were any more. I decided to give myself time…
Posted inFirst Hand Experiences
Chrystal’s Story – Matter (AKA: The Human Body) Isn’t Real – Middle School & High School
This is the part of an on-going series, for all posts in this series see the tag Chrystal’s Story. A note from Chrystal: I was born a fourth-generation Christian Scientist, and finally…
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What not to ask/tell a former Christian Scientist
When most people first learn someone is a former Christian Scientist they tend to have a lot of questions and preconceived notions about the religion. We're going to work from…
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Thanksgiving 2016
The Thanksgiving Day service is the only ‘special’ service the Christian Science church offers. The readings from the desk include the Presidential proclamation for Thanksgiving, as well as a few…
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Chrystal’s Story – My First Lump
This is part of an on-going series, for all posts in this series see the tag Chrystal’s Story. A note from Chrystal: I was born a fourth-generation Christian Scientist, and finally left…
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Practicing Radical [Self] Reliance: Self care for former Christian Scientists (and for life in general)
With the holiday season upon us, we are sharing some of our favorite self-care techniques. Self-care is often a difficult concept for former Christian Scientists, and it is an on-going…
Posted inHistorical Context
Calvin Frye
A collection of references discussing Calvin Frye and Mary Baker Eddy. Many have heard the legend of Eddy raising Calvin Frye from the dead. The, following links neither prove, nor disprove, they…
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Chrystal’s Story – My background: Raised by a Christian Science Nurse
This is the first of an on-going series, for all posts in this series see the tag Chrystal’s Story. A note from Chrystal: I was born a fourth-generation Christian Scientist, and…