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Mental Health Support, Books & YouTube Videos
Many thanks to those who helped compile these lists and resources. Leaving Christian Science: The Mental Health Episodes Licensed social worker and former guest Cara returns to answer some questions about mental health posted in the ex-CS Facebook group. Great Big Book List Mental health book list for ex-CS by topic compiled by CaraUnderstanding shame […]
Easter Baskets Confound Me (re-post)
Originally posted April 2019. Happy Easter to those who celebrate Contributor Chrystal You can refer to so many posts on this page that share that “The Manual of The Mother Church” specifically states that we can have no special celebration for Easter. I got to thinking about this last week. The religion proclaims to be […]
Resources for former-CS to share with their therapists
Now that you’ve found a therapist, how do you explain Christian Science? Your experience with Christian Science should be front and center, but we understand how difficult Christian Science can be to explain. We’ve compiled a short list of articles and resources that may be helpful. The Scientific Statement of Being There is no life, […]
Step-By-Step: Finding a Therapist
How to find a therapist is an evergreen topic among former-Christian Scientists. In the United States, folks can get in touch with their insurance companies or speak to their primary care medical provider to get a referral. The Psychology Today website (www.psychologytoday.com has been helpful for many former CS. Secular Therapy (https://www.seculartherapy.org/) a guarantees a […]
How to tell your medical provider about your CS background
How to tell your medical provider about your CS background is an ever-green topic that comes up for the ex-Christian Science community, so we reached out to our Facebook group for scripts and tips that they have used over the years. A huge thanks to everyone who contributed. Write it down in advance I find […]
Podcasts & YouTube Interviews with Former CS
The following is a nonexhaustive list of Podcasts/YouTube that highlight CS and former-CS issues. All links worked at the time of publishing. This post will be periodically updated. Podcasts and YouTube channel created by former CS Interviews with/First Hand Accounts from Former-CS by Never-CS Rita Swan Interviews There are more podcasts / youtube videos about […]
Winter Reflections
Wishing you peace and happiness in this festive season. Jodi’s Winter Holiday Journey Kat’s Winter Holiday Journey Emerging Gently’s Holiday Musings Other Musings and Spiritual Paths Of possible interest
Thanksgiving 2023
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 passages from The Bible and Science and Health. The service is then opened to the congregation for them to share ‘testimonies of healing and sharing […]
Christian Science & the Modern Religious “Accommodation”
Small religion…big impact How many people have heard of Christian Science? Honestly, not many. It has always been an obscure religious sect with few members. At its height of popularity in the early 20th century, the Christian Science Church is estimated to have had around 270,000 members worldwide. It has been in a steep decline […]