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…
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Conversations can be very strained when we get together.
The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Scientist collective about the impact Christian Science has had on relationships. I definitely relate to the many families who have…
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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…
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Doctors Showed Me Compassion
The following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science group about experiences seeking medical care and interacting with medical professionals. I have health insurance now, but I still am…
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“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…
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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…
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Why I’m doing this
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…
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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.…
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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…
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If people were doing something different I internally judged them
By an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. I felt God's hand was in everything that unfolded for me. I couldn't take a step without praying about it, and all right decisions, activity,…