The Ex-Christian Scientist

Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science

Five Questions – Prin Edition (A-‘s Answers)

The following answers are from A-, a member of the Ex-Christian Science Facebook community. 1) Why did you attend Principia?  My cousins went to the Middle and Upper schools so I was familiar with it. I loved the A/U camp at Buena Vista and some of the counselors were students at the college. I thought […]

Five Questions – Prin Edition (T’s Answers)

Why did you attend Principia? My parents decided and I said fine. There was a private school up the road that I liked better, but it was too far to commute and too close to board. I’m sure that my parents liked the idea of the Christian Science community too. One parent had attended Prin […]

Five Questions – Principia Edition – M’s Answers

Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences.  1) Why did you attend Principia? [Principia College] gave me a good scholarship and the place felt very comfortable. It had a homey atmosphere. Visiting weekend was fun, and I felt better attending a school […]

Five Questions – Principia Edition – H’s answers

Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. 1) Why did you attend Principia? “Good” grants and scholarship combinations made it appear affordable (which it was not, in either case). The small, quiet campus was a promising break from an overcrowded high […]

Five Questions – Principia Edition – C’s answers

Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. 1) Why did you attend Principia? I had several reasons for attending Principia College. My grandmother took me to Summer Session twice during my high school years and I fell in love with the […]

Five Questions – Principia Edition – B’s Answers

Former Principia Students, who are former Christian Scientists, answer some of the most common questions they’re asked about their Principia experiences. Why did you attend Principia?  I applied to Principia College because it was recommended by my brother (who had attended the Upper School) and other people in our local Christian Science community. Did your […]