Blog
It takes her 25 seconds to choose CS over me
A Mother’s Day collection of links to first-hand stories about growing up with Christian Scientist mothers, plus articles and books on unloving mothers.
Happy Easter
A short Easter roundup of posts by former Christian Scientists, plus links on whether Christian Scientists celebrate Easter and the church’s history with the holiday.
Measles
Links to posts and sources on measles outbreaks, Christian Science lobbying for vaccine exemptions, and how adults who missed vaccines can get them.
The Weekly Bible Lesson
What the Christian Science Weekly Bible Lesson is, its 26 rotating subjects, and links to former Christian Scientists' writing on those topics.
Christian Science & Lobbying
How the Christian Science church has lobbied Congress for over a century to get practitioner and nursing care covered by insurance and Medicare, and the problems with that.
A Christmas Miracle
A former Christian Scientist parent describes a child’s painful lump, an email to the pediatrician, and how it would have gone differently in Christian Science.
Thanksgiving 2024
Ex-Christian Scientists share Thanksgiving testimonies of gratitude for friends, medical care, therapy, books, and online communities.
Sometimes Self-Care is Bubble Baths & Chocolate, Sometimes it is going to the Dentist
A former Christian Scientist reflects on self-care after leaving the church, from a long bath to a dental filling and taking ibuprofen afterward.
“Simple” Ideas
A review of Mitch Horowitz's One Simple Idea, a history of positive thinking from Quimby and Mary Baker Eddy through New Thought to prosperity-gospel preachers.
Church Policy & Medical Care
When did the Mother Church start saying members can choose medical care? Mary Baker Eddy’s mixed statements, church policy, and stories of going without care.