Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science
Often, long after leaving Christian Science, the aura of elitism or superiority lingers… “The time for thinkers has come.” In its Genesis-like proclamation, Mary Baker Eddy reveals her book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, intended to initiate a new system of higher thinking to overcome all challenges. “Contentment with the past and […]
The Get Wise webinar sponsored by the Fellowship of Former Christian Scientists in collaboration with the Ex-Christian Scientist is now up on YouTube! We welcome back cult recovery experts Bob and Judy Pardon and consider ways Christian Science continues to influence our sense of identity even years after leaving. The Pardons explain how this worldview […]
By an Anonymous Contributor via email, shared with slight modifications to more fully protect the privacy of the contributor. Although I never became a full member of the Christian Science Church, I would like to share my story. I appreciate this opportunity! My introduction to Christian Science first came when I bought a used copy […]
The First Rule of Christian Science is you do not talk about Christian Science. The Second Rule of Christian Science is you do not talk about Christian Science. Talking about Christian Science, even with Other Christian Scientists, is Frowned Upon. You have to do your Prayerful Protective Work, and Guard Your Thought against Error/Malicious Animal […]
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 passages from The Bible and Science and Health. The service is then opened to the congregation for them to share ‘testimonies of healing and sharing […]
EMOTIONS! How do we deal with the full range of emotions when we were only taught to be “happy” and “grateful?” Sometimes it’s difficult to even feel our emotions after years of denial. What do we do with our emotions when they are so intense? This can be all the more challenging around the stress […]
Originally published on kindism.org, reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support of kindism.org and ExChristianScience.com Christian Science is a cult, not occult1, a cult. Some of you will probably stop reading now, or will immediately start composing comments that Christian Science is NOT A CULT. Cool. If you’re not […]
Everyone in the year 2020 has experience living through a global pandemic. We have all seen first hand how the corona virus and the fear of covid-19 have dominated the news and reshaped our lives. Our personal experiences living in the age of the corona virus might help us to put into context a long […]
Our first Zoom Webinar/Collaboration with the Fellowship of Former CS is up on the FFCS YouTube channel! Cult recovery experts, Bob and Judy Pardon spoke about why the effects of Christian Science remain even years after leaving. Drawing upon 30+ years research and experience helping people escape, deprogram, and recover from cults, the Pardons offer […]
Many people and institutions in the United States are going through serious self-examination on the question of race right now. Christian Scientists must look at the legacy of Mary Baker Eddy on the question of race and slavery. I grew up believing that Mary Baker Eddy was a brave abolitionist while living in the South, […]