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From Christian Science to Buddhism

Buddhism is one of many paths that some former Christian Scientists choose to explore. The following posts relate to our experiences and perspectives on the topic of Buddhism. Buddhists Believe in…

The ExCS June 7, 2015

Believing & Practicing Leaving Christian Science

We went to the park

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. I was chatting with a woman in line at the bakery this morning. She got her grandson a sticky roll and hot chocolate and was expecting him…

The ExCS May 31, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

I had given plenty of time for the ‘work’ to ‘work’

By Paul, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. As a kid, I had serious physical issues that arose from horse-riding accidents, playing sports, as well as dental procedures, etc., that all…

The ExCS May 17, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

“The people here are so nice.”

By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. When my mother went into what turned out to be a diabetic coma I called 911, even though she made me promise never to call…

The ExCS May 10, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

Christian Science Is Not Comfort

By Ashley, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. I was a third generation Christian Scientist. I was all-believing and never could imagine not being a devout student. I served as Second…

The ExCS May 10, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

It was two days before my thirteenth birthday when the first of my grandparents died spectacularly and unnecessarily, traumatizing the whole family. The story includes the classic Christian Science elements…

The ExCS May 7, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

The Church of the Pancake & other paths away from Christian Science

The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science Group about religious choices after Christian Science. I had the pleasure of attending an atheist church on Sunday.…

The ExCS May 1, 2015

Leaving Christian Science

I decided it was a totally toxic, dangerous mindset

By Jenny, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. I was born into a Christian Science home, but I began to have serious doubts after my mother died of untreated cancer when…

The ExCS May 1, 2015