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Sometimes Self-Care is Bubble Baths & Chocolate, Sometimes it is going to the Dentist

A facebook community member reflects on what self care looks like now that she has left Christian Science. I’ve been dealing with whelming anxiety for a few days now. Not…
Posted by The ExCS October 13, 2024
Posted inBelieving & Practicing First Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

Podcasts & YouTube Interviews with Former CS

The following is a nonexhaustive list of Podcasts/YouTube that highlight CS and former-CS issues. All links worked at the time of publishing. This post will be periodically updated. Podcasts and…
Posted by The ExCS January 28, 2024
Posted inChristian Science Leaving Christian Science

Winter Reflections

Wishing you peace and happiness in this festive season. Jodi's Winter Holiday Journey Yule, Silent Night, Longest Night Santa Claus Isn't Coming to Town Seasons Greetings A Secular Christmas Kat's…
Posted by The ExCS December 24, 2023
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Wheresoever Ye Turn: Spirituality (Or Not) After Christian Science

The following was submitted via email by ERG. When I first left Christian Science as a 5th generation CS, I felt spiritually unmoored and went looking for a new religion.…
Posted by The ExCS August 27, 2023
Posted inFirst Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

you scream, I scream, we all scream

Previously published at Kindism.org, republished with permission, and slight modifications for ice cream… Christian Scientists may abstain from alcohol, but they do not abstain from ice cream. Want to lure…
Posted by The ExCS August 13, 2023
Posted inFirst Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

A Secular Christmas

[Image description: A still life display of several kinds of Christmas cookies on a white plate, surrounded by 2 mugs of steaming tea, a white ceramic Christmas tree, a vase…
Posted by The ExCS December 18, 2022
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We Celebrate because Celebrations are Fun

We Celebrate because Celebrations are Fun was originally shared on kindism.org, it is shared here with permission. With Easter around the corner, we wanted to give some thought about what, how,…
Posted by The ExCS April 17, 2022
Posted inChristian Science Leaving Christian Science

Thanksgiving 2021

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…
Posted by The ExCS November 25, 2021
Posted inChristian Science First Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

Leaving Christian Science: 10 Stories of New Faith in Jesus Christ, Interview with Lauren Hunter

Lauren Hunter grew up in a fourth generation Christian Science home but struggled to understand and implement successful physical healing. Like many who have left Christian Science, she sought out…
Posted by The ExCS October 17, 2021
Posted inChristian Science First Hand Experiences Leaving Christian Science

Thanksgiving 2020

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…
Posted by The ExCS November 26, 2020

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