Information, resources & support for those leaving or questioning Christian Science
By Marie. ‘Marie’ is a pseudonym. This was originally published on Emerging Gently, and it is shared here with permission. My mom sent me back to school too soon after having chicken pox. I had come down with it during a Girl Scouts camping weekend in fourth grade. It was right after my parents separated and she was working days […]
Read moreBy Marie, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group contributor. Marie is a pseudonym. The college encouraged school spirit. They told you to spread the word about how great the place was. You felt pressure to participate in your House’s events. Some asked you to leave your doors open. You had no choice but to leave them unlocked. The door locks had been […]
Read moreBy Marie, an Ex-Christian Scientist Group Contributor. Marie is a pseudonym, to ensure anonymity. I stepped away from Christian Science, as a test. I spent a week not worrying about animal magnetism, or daily prayers, or anything like that. I just thought whatever I wanted to think. I then left CS quite suddenly and found that to be extremely […]
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