Thanksgiving 2016
The Thanksgiving Day service is the only ‘special’ service the Christian Science church offers. The readings from the desk include the Presidential proclamation for.
Practicing Radical [Self] Reliance: Self care for former Christian Scientists (and for life in general)
With the holiday season upon us, we are sharing some of our favorite self-care techniques. Self-care is often a difficult concept for former Christian.
Elizabeth’s Story: Everything is always in its right place
This is Part of Elizabeth’s story about ‘Believing Christian Science’. It’s 1993, and I’m nineteen years old. I am a Christian Scientist–something that is very important.
Why can’t Nana keep up with us?
By a contributor to The Ex-Christian Scientist. “Why can’t Nana keep up with us?” my child asked. The question hung in the air. “She’s older,”.
How Did Mary Baker Eddy Get to Be a Millionaire?
By a contributor to The Ex-Christian Scientist. When Eddy died in 1910 her estate was assessed at approximately three million dollars.1 According to the.
My thoughts on Father’s Day…
This originally appeared on Emerging Gently, and is re-published here–with some edits, with permission. A few years ago on Father’s Day, I shared a.
Why would anyone join? My Father’s Story
Originally published on kindism.org, reprinted with permission in honor of Father’s Day. A little while back I ran my piece on the five questions.
Fleshly ties are temporal: Happy Father’s Day
In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve collected some poignant stories of growing up with Christian Science Fathers. First Hand Experiences with Fathers & Christian Science Always.
Chrystal’s Story – It’s time we teach you how to pray
By Chrystal, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Chrystal is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I remember being called in to my parents room, I might have.
Ex-Christian Scientist Book Survey
Compiled by the editors of The Ex-Christian Scientist. We were curious as to the past and current reading habits of former Christian Scientists, so.