Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
The following was submitted anonymously via email. I was 19 with no real knowledge of my body and had barely touched my own genitals if only to scratch a literal itch. For months at college I was having awful menstrual cycles involving waves of cramps paired with nausea and vomiting, with little relief until the […]
Fruitage of Science and Health contains some of the earliest testimonials of healing through Christian Science. Beginning on page 600 it is full of first-hand accounts of the effectiveness of Christian Science as an alternative to the medical care of the day.
By Jodi, a blog contributor Growing up in Christian Science, I was taught that other religions taught that God is a “He.” Like Jesus said in the Lord‘s prayer: “Our Father….” My dad’s favorite bumper sticker that he saw one time said this: “trust in the Lord, She will provide.” Christian Science Sunday school taught me that […]
With Easter this weekend, we wanted to give a special shout-out to the Inactive Members, Those Other People, and the Former(ly) (Active) Members who may be attending CS services under familial duress. Special thanks to Kat at kindism letting us re-post this! The Christian Science Community is a small one. It is not uncommon for […]
March is Women’s History Month, and as Mary Baker Eddy is a historical figure, we’ve put together a list of popular posts, links and books that help put her in context, as well as contemporary women who are working to share their experiences with Christian Science and help support others. Contemporary Women who are speaking […]