Abuse

Abuse is a big, and highly sensitive topic. In a sense, this entire blog is a chronicling of how I’ve overcome the abuse that Christian Science, as a system of thought or whatever you wish to call it, has inflicted on me, my family, and many former Christian Scientists I’ve come to know. Abuse is pervasive in most religious organizations to such a degree that it is literally baked into the DNA of organized religion. Regular readers of this blog know full well that I do not have a favourable view of religion, and the abuse that happens “in the name of God” is a primary reason why. I’d like to take a brief, and I hope understanding, look at a small slice of this subject as it relates specifically to the experience of being a Christian Scientist, and being raised in Christian Science.

God the Preserver of Man

This is #19 in a series of posts looking at the 26 Christian Science Weekly Bible Lesson subjects, chosen by Mary Baker Eddy, and rotated twice per year. These lessons are the sermon at each Christian Science church worldwide, and are read by Christian Scientists daily. Today’s subject is “God the Preserver of Man”. Look for other posts in the category Lesson Sermon Subjects.