 Posted Friday, October 05, 2007 8:53 PM
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I graduated from Prin College in 2003 and left CS soon thereafter. I really want to reach out to current Christian Scientists and fellow Prin alums. Since I am a facebook user I am going to start an "ex CS" facebook group. (There are lots of CS groups like "CS Friendly", "Christian Science Rocks!", and "Christian Science Youth".) However, I am having a hard time coming up with a name for my group. I don't want it to sound haughty or else it might offend my CS friends and turn them off from hearing the truth. However, I want it to have a clear identity as a group of former Christian Scientists who have found the real truth in the Bible and love Jesus.
Here are my ideas so far:
- CS Exers
- Former Christian Scientists
- Christian Way (not sure if I should use this name, since I am not officially affiliated with the Christian Way website - plus it doesn't clearly mention CS)
I was also thinking it could be some kind of a spin on words/phrases that CS uses, but I am having a hard time coming up with ideas for that.
Any input or suggestions would be much appreciated. I want to let the young Prin alum community know that there are plenty of us who've left CS, and if they have questions, there are people they can turn to.
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Posted Saturday, October 06, 2007 4:35 AM
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| I think you've got a great idea! It sure would have been wonderful when I was that age to be able to identify with others with our experiences. My suggestion is just to call it what it is..."former (or ex) Christian Scientists.
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Posted Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:07 AM
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| Great idea, Courtney! I don't recommend using "Christian Way" since we are a distinct organization, but I do hope you will provide a link to the Christian Way web site! How about: -- Former CS Christians -- ex-CS and following Jesus Christ
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Posted Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:59 AM
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| Thanks for the suggestions! And my husband said how about "Know the Truth!" to put a spin on such a popular CS phrase...
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Posted Sunday, October 07, 2007 9:39 PM
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Good idea! How about "Christian Science Escape Artists" 
Hope the Mother Church doesn't object to the use of CS in these cases...
Dave
Ex-CS, now saved by grace!
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Posted Monday, October 08, 2007 10:44 AM
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Hi everyone,
I set up the group and there is now a "Former CS Christians" group (just 4 strong right now) on facebook. If you want to open a facebook account please join us! I also posted a link to the Christian Way website.
Thanks for your support and ideas! I know that God is going to help us reach some doubting CSers in this way!
Best,
Courtney
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Posted Tuesday, October 09, 2007 6:08 PM
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| That's great, Courtney! Thanks for including us in this outreach. I just browsed a bit on facebook. I'm a middle aged lady who doesn't think much about age, but I definitely felt a generation beyond everyone else I saw there.
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Posted Saturday, November 03, 2007 2:51 PM
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Is anyone familiar with Godtube.com? It appears to be a Christian hybrid of YouTube, Facebook, etc.
Do Go Be Man
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Posted Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:06 PM
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I'm probably the oldest person on Facebook, but it's a great way to keep up with pictures of grandkids!
May join the CS group.....[/font]
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Posted Friday, March 14, 2008 7:15 AM
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hi cortney
would love to talk to you
mike
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