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Believing & Practicing
What it was like to believe in and practice Christian Science, told by people who did.
Happy Birthday, or Anniversary, or Other Celebration of the Passage of Time
Whether Christian Scientists celebrate birthdays and anniversaries varies by family. Readers’ experiences, church articles on the topic, and related posts.
My Parents Tried to Raise My Cat From the Dead
Jodi recalls the night in 1983 their Christian Scientist parents sang hymns over their cat after a car hit it, trying to bring it back, and the grief Jodi was left to carry alone.
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.
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.
Easter Baskets Confound Me (re-post)
Chrystal, a former Christian Scientist, reflects on never having an Easter basket, the church’s rule against celebrating Easter, and her Quaker values.
Podcasts & YouTube Interviews with Former CS
A list of podcasts and YouTube channels about Christian Science and leaving it, including shows by former members, outside interviews, and interviews with Rita Swan.
My CS-Mother's Gaslighting Taught Me How to Masturbate
An anonymous contributor describes severe menstrual pain at college, a mother who refused medical care, and discovering masturbation as a way to relieve it.
Love
A former Christian Scientist looks at “Love” as a synonym for God in the weekly Bible Lesson, and how Christian Science shapes ideas about love, sex, and family warmth.
Filled up Full
A former Christian Scientist and parent reads the children's book Filled Up Full, found in every Reading Room, and explains why she disagrees with its message about thoughts.
Chrystal's Story: My 2nd Lump (Part 3)
Part 3: after a year of guilt, a former Christian Scientist sees a dermatologist about a lipoma, lives with the scar, and starts physical therapy.