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Fruitage: by their fruits ye shall know them

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.

The ExCS June 11, 2023

Christian Science First Hand Experiences Questioning

Gender and Christian Science

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…

The ExCS May 8, 2023

Christian Science

Happy Easter to those here Under Familial Duress

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…

The ExCS April 9, 2023

Christian Science

Women & Christian Science

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…

The ExCS March 26, 2023

Believing & Practicing Christian Science

Love

Love…another big subject, sort of like “God”, but not quite so big. Everyone wants and needs it, and there are many different ideas of what “love” exactly is.

The ExCS February 12, 2023

Christian Science

Happy 2023

Wishing everyone a happy 2023. How to leave the Mother Church Recommended Books Find us on Facebook Other resources The Get Wise Project

The ExCS January 1, 2023

Christian Science

Thanksgiving 2022

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…

The ExCS November 24, 2022

Christian Science

Feeling Emotions

By Jodi, a Blog Contributor I am positive it's been said elsewhere on this blog, multiple times, that Christian Science teaches that "there are bad emotions." I am positive, also,…

The ExCS February 27, 2022

Christian Science Historical Context

Why do Christian Scientists go to the dentist (but not doctors)?

One of the most common questions the Ex-Christian Scientist site gets is “Why do Christian Scientists go to dentists but not doctors?” Yeah, that is a good question. While we…

The ExCS February 13, 2022

Christian Science

Adam & Eve

By Jodi, a blog contributor I was taught that the biggest difference between Christian Science and Christianity was that we viewed the Creation and Adam & Eve story differently from…

The ExCS January 30, 2022