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“Simple” Ideas
A review of Mitch Horowitz's One Simple Idea, a history of positive thinking from Quimby and Mary Baker Eddy through New Thought to prosperity-gospel preachers.
Easter Baskets Confound Me (re-post)
Chrystal, a former Christian Scientist, reflects on never having an Easter basket, the church’s rule against celebrating Easter, and her Quaker values.
you scream, I scream, we all scream
Kat reflects on ice cream in Christian Science culture, from testimony meeting socials and Principia milkshakes to using it as comfort a decade after leaving.
From the Archives: The 'Fall On The Ice'
A look at Mary Baker Eddy’s 1866 fall on the ice in Lynn, the founding story of Christian Science, and records that contradict her account of the injury.
Filled up Full
A former Christian Scientist and parent reads the children's book Filled Up Full, found in every Reading Room, and explains why she disagrees with its message about thoughts.