Does prayer work?

A fellow ex-Christian Scientist posted this article, the first in a four-part series examining the true effectiveness of prayer. Interesting article.

• What the Bible Says About Prayer. Versus Reality. (ValierieTarico.com)

Something I’ve read…

Here’s something good I’ve read recently. Enjoy!

• Christian Science and rationality (Times Union – Albany, NY)

Something Funny

Here’s an oldie but goodie from the early 20th century.

Something I’ve Read

This is a good article on the not-so-good intersection of religion and medicine.

Something I’ve read: Everything Doesn’t Happen For A Reason

Every so often, I’ll come across an article or blog post that so perfectly states how I feel, or what I’ve been through, that I feel like I could have written it myself, except that, especially in this case, the author has said it way better than I could.

Something Funny

Here’s an oldie but goodie from the early 20th century.

Measles at Principia Upper School

Here’s a good example of how lovingly those who are sick are treated at Christian Science-affiliated institutions.

A Word About Principia (Something I’ve Read)

This is undoubtedly the shortest blog post I’ve ever read, but it is eloquent in its simplicity, and I agree with the sentiment imparted herein.

I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself

I’ve written previously on Principia’s (now former) bigoted policy regarding admission of homosexual students or employment of homosexual individuals. I also posted the Principia Board of Trustees statement reversing this policy. I have my thoughts on the new policy, and was contemplating my own post on the subject, but my friend over at Kindism has said it better than I could have–they took the words right out of my mouth.

Something Worth Reading

This article came across my Facebook newsfeed today, and it definitely resonates strongly with me vis a vis my own experience with Christian Science…so strongly, it was almost scary…