Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science
The following musings on Mother’s Day have been submitted by an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. This is part 2 of 2, part 1 was shared on May 14, 2017. A few years ago, I walked away from my bio mom. It has been a painful but necessary thing to do for my own peace. I could no longer handle the verbal abuse, and […]
Read moreThe following is a collection of contributions from members of the Ex-Christian Science collective about seeking therapy after leaving Christian Science. These comments are an education. There ought to be a course in the training of psychiatrists about Christian Science and the processes involved when former adherents leave it. – Marion I find most people I talk to sort of slide out of Christian Science […]
Read moreBy 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 Reader, substitute First Reader, was a Sunday School teacher, lecture committee Chair, secretary for the Board meetings, and more. My profound challenge came at around the age of thirty. If […]
Read moreBy an anonymous Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. I was raised in Christian Science in Canada. We were a rare species! I was a fourth generation Christian Scientist. I recalled this morning, after 38 years, a Sunday school lesson when I was about four years old. In the lesson, the very old teacher explained to me that I was like the […]
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