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Happy Easter to those here Under Familial Duress

With Easter this weekend, we wanted to give a special shout-out to the Inactive Members, Those Other People, and the Former(ly) (Active) Members who may be attending CS services under…

The ExCS April 9, 2023

Christian Science

Women & Christian Science

March is Women's History Month, and as Mary Baker Eddy is a historical figure, we've put together a list of popular posts, links and books that help put her in…

The ExCS March 26, 2023

Believing & Practicing Christian Science

Love

Love…another big subject, sort of like “God”, but not quite so big. Everyone wants and needs it, and there are many different ideas of what “love” exactly is.

The ExCS February 12, 2023

Christian Science

Happy 2023

Wishing everyone a happy 2023. How to leave the Mother Church Recommended Books Find us on Facebook Other resources The Get Wise Project

The ExCS January 1, 2023

First 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…

The ExCS December 18, 2022

Christian Science

Thanksgiving 2022

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…

The ExCS November 24, 2022

First Hand Experiences

My Journey Out Of Christian Science Following Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Content Note: This article contains detailed descriptions of the symptoms and effects of a mental health condition that may be alarming to some readers. The Ex-Christian Scientist recommends that anyone…

The ExCS November 13, 2022

Health Resources

Ask a Nurse: Getting Vaccinated for Polio as an Adult

Ask a NurseThe ExCS site has teamed with a registered nurse and paramedic with a background in healthcare education and public health. Married to a former-CS, the Nurse would like…

The ExCS October 9, 2022

First Hand Experiences

Kaleidoscope of Christian Science

Kaleidoscope - photo provided by author By Blog Contributor Jodi I have noticed that with Ex Christian Scientists, we all have similarities and differences. And it all is due to…

The ExCS September 25, 2022

Historical Context

From the Archives: The ‘Fall On The Ice’

By Jeremy, an Ex-Christian Scientist group editor/writer. Like almost any other religion, Christian Science has its own mythology: those stories that form the core of the faith's origins, and which…

The ExCS August 28, 2022

Mental Health Support, Books & YouTube Videos

Resources for former-CS to share with their therapists

Step-By-Step: Finding a Therapist

How to tell your medical provider about your CS background

Happy Easter to those here Under Familial Duress

Women & Christian Science

Love

Happy 2023

A Secular Christmas

Thanksgiving 2022

My Journey Out Of Christian Science Following Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

Ask a Nurse: Getting Vaccinated for Polio as an Adult

Kaleidoscope of Christian Science

From the Archives: The ‘Fall On The Ice’

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

“Simple” Ideas

Church Policy & Medical Care

Five Questions – Prin Edition (Chrystal’s Answers)