Guest post: Kay Stroud, spokesperson for Christian Science in media and legislatures in Queensland, Australia. Thanks, Kay! One of the reasons that people discount the possibility of healing brought about by prayer is the misperception that there is no evidence that prayer was the healing agent. And in today’s physical science-based climate their scepticism is understandable…. I was fascinated to
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“Two fish were swimming along in the ocean when one said to the other, “I just don’t feel the water today.” Well, it’s there, of course!” — Sarah C. Nelson’s article in the Christian Science Sentinel goes on to explain how Love is always around us, even if we feel somehow disconnected — it’s there, of course! Mental health is a big
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You may agree - most people have a couple of things on their high priority “wish-list”… good health and long life. Kay Stroud, my guest, writes more on the subject… thanks, Kay! Australia’s quest for increased health and longevity. MAKING GAINS: Australians’ life expectancies have increased due to a decline in the incidence of chronic health problems. Courier Mail, June 20, 2011
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“Searching for Evidence of Divine Healing” ~ the slogan under the banner for the conference of the World Christian Doctors’ Network (WCDN). A few years ago this organisation caught my attention upon researching ‘divine healing’. An Australian doctor, Irene Jacovou was mentioned as having presented “the most outstanding case of healing” (The Korea Times) – November 2009 conference in Kiev, Ukraine. This
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Not for long if you check out what Aussie thinkers are saying. However, it is lagging behind somewhat. Can Australia catch up with places like North America, the UK and Europe? This fascinating observation caught my attention by Australian consultant psychiatrist, Tanveer Ahmed in The Sydney Morning Herald: “The increasing embrace of wellness ideologies to embellish personal medical credentials is a
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Another important question from FAQ’s about Christian Science: ‘Is it true that Christian Scientists don’t take medicine? Generally, a Christian Scientist’s first choice is to rely on prayer for healing, and in most cases, this means that a medical remedy is unnecessary. There is no biblical or church mandate to forgo medical intervention, nor do Christian Scientists believe that it’s
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This is a question every parent considering Christian Science treatment would hopefully naturally ask – because they love their kids. I have first hand experience as a child who grew up in a family with mixed beliefs. Is Christian Science safe for children? The answer is YES – My story. This question is one of several important FAQ’s: “An adult choosing prayer and
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Source credit: Oxygen-Multimedia Wouldn’t that be great? New models from the material to the spiritual here on earth! A timely tweet a few hours ago – for the purpose of this blog – from the Dalai Lama: “To arrive at certainty you need to start from a skeptical posture. The best scientists are impartial, not swayed by their own beliefs.”
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