Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science
By Jeremy, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor.
The best way I’ve been able to describe my departure from Christian Science is as ‘death by a thousand cuts’. In a sense, it’s a process that evolved over my lifetime up until I made my final break. I was born into Christian Science and was third-generation on both sides of my family. Throughout my childhood, and into my adult years, I always had questions, always harboured doubts about Christian Science. I even briefly left in my late teens, but returned by the time I was 20. All the while, I desperately wanted to ‘make it work’, and it was that desire that kept me ‘in’ for so long.
Note: The Ex Christian Scientist does not advocate any one particular path but acknowledge that there are many legitimate pathways that can be personally and spiritually fulfilling. The views and opinions expressed by our individual contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the The Ex-Christian Scientist.
Abstract: The theology of Christian Science, as presented by Mary Baker Eddy, is shown to be logically incoherent. In particular, Mrs. Eddy’s better understanding of God as a principle, rather than a person, is shown to be nonsense that amounts to a lie about God. The reason is that God is the creator and governor of the universe; but a principle, by itself, cannot create anything, nor do anything. This logical incoherence invalidates Mrs. Eddy’s explanations for how Jesus healed, and for how she and other Christian Scientists obtain healings. We have the biblical description of how Jesus healed, and it forms the basis for the present-day healing ministries in many churches. (Incidentally, the author’s church sees no conflict between healing prayer and Medical Science, provided the Medical Doctor who treats the physical condition avoids any spiritual approaches that are non-Christian.) When patients in Christian Science are healed by a lie about God, the kingdom of the devil, the father of lies, can come upon them. This unexpected consequence makes involvement in Christian Science very risky. Victims have recourse to obtaining healing in the name of Jesus Christ, which brings the kingdom of God upon them, with God’s blessings and promises.
This site offers support resources to help individuals negotiate a transition in a manner that best fits their needs and convictions. We do not advocate any one particular path but acknowledge that there are many legitimate pathways that can be personally and spiritually fulfilling.
