Tears and cheers for one another at Medical Ethics II

Some of us cried openly, others of us cried inside, and perhaps some just went away thinking quietly. We also cheered for each other. Our main theme for today was regardless of where we are in the midst of medicine, how do we move forward? It’s interesting how easily we confided and supported each other, [...]

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Don’t forget: Saturday, 10:00 am, Medical Ethics II

The main question we expect to talk about this time around is, “How can we go forward when we think we’ve prayed the best we know how, and we haven’t yet experienced the expected healing?” This question is just as much on the minds of those who have already had precious and convincing healings, as [...]

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Christian Science and medicine discussion II

You may recall that our first discussion on Christian Science and medicine generated so much interest, we were asked to hold another one. So here we are! Please join us on Saturday morning, May 22, at 10:00. Click the link here for further details. We’ve posted several blogs in preparation for this meeting, and you [...]

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Plans for our second discussion on Christian Science and medicine, May 22

It is good for those of us who love Christian Science, to think and pray out loud together about how to move forward with complete healing when medicine has become part of the picture. Even if it is not an element of our own lives, most of us have loved ones whose lives are very [...]

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Ethics of medicine: discussions from the heart

The Christian Science Fellowship-Metro Chicago placed “fellowship” as the priority in its discussion on the ethics of medicine. Guitarist Craig Ghislin loosened us up singing his great song: “I get down into the water to shine up my soul; Come out a little bit cleaner on the other side.” No room for pride, fear, self-justification, [...]

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Preparing for discussion on Christian Science and medicine

The purpose of this meeting on Saturday, February 6, at 17th Church, 10:30 – 12:30, is to search together for a better way to support our fellow Christian Scientists if they get involved in medicine. We will be speaking honestly about the ethical conflicts that arise when someone needs temporary medical help. We’ll start with [...]

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Christian Science, medicine, and a listening ear

As we’ve been listening to people and seeking ways to support their relationship to Christian Science we have heard one subject perhaps more than any other: how can I stay connected to Christian Science when I’ve had some experience with medicine? We hear everything from guilt to fear, isolation, and confusion on the subject.

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