By m.rose, submitted via email. m.rose is a pseudonym. For more information about how to share your story, please visit https://exchristianscience.com/about-2/share-your-story/ I am a former student of Principia. I was raised in Christian Science my whole life, and my mom is one of the most respected CS nurses in New England. My father attended Principia College, … [Read more…]
By Karen, submitted via email. Karen is a pseudonym. For more information about how to share your story, please visit https://exchristianscience.com/about-2/share-your-story/ In my decades as a Christian Scientist, I read Science and Health all the way through at least three times. I even tried to do what one of my mother’s friends did: read the entire book … [Read more…]
The following is are musings about Christian Science and zombies by Ex-Christian Scientists, Chrystal and Zosh. Happy Halloween. Chrystal: I have noticed in recent years that folks in the general United States population seem to be fascinated by zombies. I don’t remember this being a “thing” when I was younger. Witches, skeletons, Frankenstein – all … [Read more…]
Cult Survivor by Chrystal Cole is the latest exCS memoir now available from Amazon. The ExCS site sat down with Chrystal to talk about her new book and why she is speaking up. ExChristianScience.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, this post contains affiliate links. Chrystal was born a fourth generation Christian Scientist. She believed in … [Read more…]
As the end of the school year winds down, many people are expressing their thanks to the teachers in their children’s lives. This Ex Christian Scientist felt inspired to share her appreciation for all the unexpected lessons her Christian Science Teacher gave her. Dear Christian Science Teacher, CSB, It’s teacher appreciation week. So I thought … [Read more…]
This is a pinned post, scroll down for new content! If you’re on Facebook and are seeking a more active forum of Ex-Christian Scientists please message us on our Facebook page: The Ex Christian Scientist to get the link to our Facebook group. We try and respond to messages in a timely manner. For more information … [Read more…]
Christian Science Nursing is often shrouded in mystery, here we share a 60 Minutes interview with a former CS Nurse, as well as information from CS nursing facilities about CS Nursing practices. This post has appeared as a guest post at Emerging Gently and on Kindism.org, it is reprinted here with permission and minor edits. I was going … [Read more…]
By Michael, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. Michael is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I want to take a moment to talk about reality. I was raised to believe that the world around me, the world that I perceive with my physical senses, is not real. I was told that I live my life swaddled … [Read more…]
This post covers a lesser-known topic, the idea of Mary Baker Eddy as the Woman in Revelation. Until I started researching Christian Science, MBE and the colorful, often forgotten history of CS, I had never heard of this theory, neither had anyone else on the ExCS Admin Team. The theological debate is less interesting than the drama … [Read more…]
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 this Holiday Season Take care of yourself this holiday season (and all year round) with our “Radical” Self Reliance & Self Care tips Looking for … [Read more…]