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Ask A Nurse: A Very Brief Lesson on Medications.
A nurse explains how medications enter the body, why some pills should not be chewed, how to avoid accidental overdoses with over-the-counter drugs, and when to ask a pharmacist.
Leaving Christian Science: 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ, Interview with Lauren Hunter
An interview with Lauren Hunter about her book collecting ten stories of people who left Christian Science and became Christians, and what the stories share.
Ask a Nurse: If you’re concerned, get it checked out!
A nurse answers a former Christian Scientist's fear of what a first doctor visit might reveal, with advice on finding a doctor, bringing a friend, and speaking up for yourself.
The Polarity of Christian Science
Chrystal describes how Christian Science taught her to see everything as good or bad, how her parents’ divorce reinforced it, and learning to see shades of gray.
Ask a Nurse: What to expect when calling 911
A registered nurse and paramedic explains what happens when you call 911, what responders will ask, and why it is fine to ask questions and mention your background.
FAQ About Christian Science (CS), and the CS Experience
Answers for friends, family, and former members: what Christian Scientists believe, why people join, stay, and leave, medical care and vaccines, and where to find support.
Elitism and Religious Superiority in Christian Science
A former Christian Scientist examines the sense of superiority Christian Science teaches, through cult mind control research, narcissism, and Gnosticism.
Get Wise Webinar: Why is Christian Science STILL Influencing My Identity
A recorded webinar with cult recovery experts Bob and Judy Pardon on how Christian Science still shapes identity after leaving, with the Myers-Briggs assessment.
I stumbled out of that conversation, and never went back.
A person drawn to Science and Health describes a church membership interview in which the Director of Membership discussed medical care, child deaths, and who may join.
The First Rule of Christian Science
A satirical list of the unwritten rules many people experienced in Christian Science, from guarding thought against Error to the standard form of a testimony.