 Posted Monday, March 22, 2010 9:35 AM
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I do tend to forget to sign in, since it's so easy to just hit Reply, and then your post ends up as Anonymous. But this is my official sign-in, which I also sign as "Ann", so I hope that twright is much happier now, after having been so confused that I posted as anonymous and yet have a name.
Otherwise, I see little point in my continuing the discussion -- I have stated my opinion, and since twright clearly will stick to the assumption that if I don't agree with Christian Science, then I can't possibly understand it, then further debate seems like a waste of time.
Ann
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Posted Monday, March 22, 2010 3:43 PM
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How about this one?
"Man is not matter; he is not made up of brain, blood, bones, and other material elements. The Scriptures inform us that man is made in the image and likeness of God. Matter is not that likeness. The likeness of Spirit cannot be so unlike Spirit. Man is spiritual and perfect; and because he is spiritual and perfect, he must be so understood in Christian Science. Man is idea, the image, of Love; he is not physique." S&H 475:6
Sounds to me like my body isn't what was created in God's image and likeness. If my 'physique' isn't the image of Love, then what is it the image of? Nothing? I cannot be 'so unlike' the Spirit that created me, unless my body isn't real. That's the only way the statement above would make any sense.
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Posted Sunday, May 02, 2010 5:00 AM
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| Hello everyone. I was just new to this site and wanted to say hello. I have been reading a lot of the older post and first and foremost I want everyone to understand that I came here lovingly and will be very kind and aware of the abuse it sounds like many feel they have suffered under the church. I think there are many stories from many churches of abuse. I was just wondering the ages of some people on this site, just because I think the younger generation of Christian science is dramatically diff from the older generation. I have never heard such stories of christian science It seems like the rules and things that are talked about on this site about C.S I have never experienced. I have 3 young children. 2 are mine and one I just adopted after his father passed. I do raise them C.S. It was very disturbing to read the story of children being left in a room with books to heal. I would never do that to my kids and my practitioner has never suggested it. I look forward to meeting you all and hearing your story. I understand you did not come to this site to hear the C.S. view of things but I do hope others understand that not all C.S. experiences are bad. I have very much enjoyed my C.S experience. we are having a Vacation bible study for the children in our community. we visit nursing homes, we care for our elders in the church.. I am just a bit concerned that some people did not receive the gift of C.S but yet received the abuse in the hands of extremist. I hope this post does not hurt or anger anyone. nice to meet you all. Sherry.
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Posted Sunday, May 02, 2010 7:47 AM
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| Welcome to the Christian Way forums Sherry, We appreciate your candor and respect for those who post on this site. Of course age is not a big concern for most Christian Scientists, but I think you will find most of the contributors to this site are "seasoned" individuals, many with over 30 years experience in CS before we moved on to "greener pastures." You say there is a difference in the younger CS crowd -- are you saying the younger generation has a better or worse practice of CS?
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Posted Monday, May 03, 2010 10:58 AM
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Hi Sherry,
I am in my late 50's. I was raised as a 4th generation Christian Scientist, attended Sunday School, the Adventure Unlimited camps in Colorado, attended Principia, and went through class instruction and was 2nd reader of my branch church. I left the church in my mid-30's.
I'll be interested to read about your experiences.
Ann
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Posted Monday, May 03, 2010 2:05 PM
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wow, you have done everything I am looking forward to.
I married into C.S. I grew up in a nondenominational home, we went to great churches growing up both my parents are R.N's so Meds were just a way of life. I always felt like there was more out there and I prayed that God would lead me where he wants me to be. But I meet my husband and had no idea what C.S. was I have been a member of my church now for 6 years, so I am still learning. My children's Sunday school teacher is also our practitioner. It is crazy for me to read all of the post because I have never experienced anything that other C.S.ers have. I have seen the healing in myself and my family and it is just so amazing to me to know all of the things I personally have experienced. I like to think that I have a pretty outlook on the world. I saw a lot real young done my wrong doings and know that it was only to get me to where I am. there are still alot about C.S. I have to learn and earlier someone asked "so we can be whatever we want" and I think that is exactly it, I believe that god speaks to us when we are quiet and when we are looking to him for understanding. I have myself more sure of my relationship with god then ever before. I think even if you just read the bible section and not s&h you get the same message that MBE writes about. I guess since I came in with free will and acceptance I view MBE diff then people raised in C.S. i don't look at her as this huge profound leader but as a woman who wanted her story to be heard.
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Posted Monday, May 03, 2010 7:17 PM
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Anonymous (5/2/2010)
....I think the younger generation of Christian science is dramatically diff from the older generation. ---Sherry.
I've been out of CS for some time now Sherry. What are you saying about the younger generation? Are they better Christian Scientists than their elders? Why? Just curious.....
Thanks
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Posted Tuesday, May 04, 2010 5:56 PM
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I don't think they are better just more interactive with the communities and not saying the older C.S are not compassionate but the younger generation seem to not be as strict. I think it is the same with all religions though, catholic, baptist it seems the with all the religions the younger gen is just diff, not better just more open. We don't ostracize like I have been reading in the post. At least not in my experience. I see it in my own church and I guess that is all I can speak of. I see the younger people like me be more open to others decisions. We had a lady offer to leave the board because she chose to seek Medical att. She was asked to please stay on our board. we have a younger group of women who went to visit and support and love her. Just diff.
S.l
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Posted Sunday, July 18, 2010 6:37 AM
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Every forum is slightly different so I hope I am posting in the right place!!
I am a child of CS. My grandmother was a practitioner and my mother has been a faithful CS her whole life.
At the age of 15 we children were allowed to choose our own way in life. I left the practice and turned my back on God and went off to have a grand adventure. I'm grateful to say that God did not turn his back on me, or I would not be alive today, I did many stupid things.
After my "life free of God's rule", I realized what an empty shell I had become. I circulated among many churches and faiths over the last 20 years. Read about tons of differing religions, shamans and medicine men. I have been baptized, had hands laid on me, seen hypnotists and therapists, all just to try the experience.
I returned to CS. And ultimately I have discovered that there is no one size fits all religion, or for that matter, belief. I love the core beliefs of CS, they fit my instinct, they certainly don't fit everyone elses. I think if you are looking anywhere outside of your own spirit for all the answers, you will never find a fit.
I have poked around here and mostly see that those of you who oppose CS are centered on the issue of medicine. It's such a frightening thing to be ill or injured. I have chosen spiritual healing and medicine at different points in my life. I have to say that the spiritual healings have always been complete and satisfying, and the medical have always been difficult, frightening and left a residue for a long time. I have watched medicine kill many people, and I'm not exaggerating that, kill them. Does that mean that I will condemn all doctors and medicine for practicing? Of course not. I have never seen anyone die from spiritual healing, or even suffer for a prolonged time, but that is my experience.
I guess my point is we all have a different experiences and perspectives. I don't condemn anyone for choosing medicine, therapy, hypnotism, snake oil or whatever. I seem to get the feeling that many of you who are posting here are choosing to condemn every aspect of Christian Science for your different opinion or experience.
I would rejoice if you have found your comforter, in whatever fashion.
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Posted Sunday, July 18, 2010 11:24 AM
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| Welcome to the forums, Lucypaints, Glad you joined us. I have poked around here and mostly see that those of you who oppose CS are centered on the issue of medicine. Actually, I left CS because I found that it contradcits the Bible on many issues key to biblical Christianity. (For examples, see the "CS and the Bible" and "Articles" sections of the Christian Way Web site, http://www.christianway.org). The healing/medicine issue is secondary in my opinion although it's also very important. I have never seen anyone die from spiritual healing, or even suffer for a prolonged time, but that is my experience. Wow -- count yourself fortunate. Most of us here have seen many CS related tragedies. For an example of a failed CS healing and The Mother Church's response to it, see my article entitled Christian Science: Attempting a Comeback on the Christian Way Web site.
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