Hatred and homophobia can never be underestimated. And the effect of someone saying “God hates fags” can never be underestimated either. It’s a license to kill. It’s a death sentence. It’s not funny. It’s not OK. It’s not something I can let go easily, because I know what it truly means. Margaret Cho Comedian, actor and recording artist… Read more »
It’s natural to care deeply about community. Real love for family extends to neighbors—and overflows for the whole of society. This occasional column tells of how a spiritual perspective has been helping Sentinel readers help others and make a contribution to healing some of the collective challenges facing communities today. ► 9:55 The story of Rick and Dick Hoyt (Don’t… Read more »
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay talks about the human cost of homophobia and transphobia. Around the world, people are arrested, attacked, tortured and killed, just because of who they are or whom they love. 2:34 Pillay on homophobia: (View the Video) Punish violence and hatred, not love! by unitednations 1 year ago 1,639 views Prayer… Read more »
How transient a sense is mortal sight, when a wound on the retina may end the power of light and lens! But the real sight or sense is not lost. Neither age nor accident can interfere with the senses of Soul, and there are no other real senses. Mary Baker Eddy (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures pg…. Read more »
For what it may be worth to you – I am a Journal listed CS practitioner, When my son, my only child, came out as gay a number of years ago, I did not ask God to change him; I asked God to change me – to open my eyes and heart wide enough to not lose sight of… Read more »
Distributing Rainbows FLORENCE P. YOUNG From the August 25, 1956 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel When teaching school at one time, I was surprised to see a small lad steal softly into my room and put a little paper on my desk. He was going from room to room dropping a scrap of paper… Read more »
When you haven’t forgiven those who’ve hurt you, you turn your back against your future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward. Tyler Perry 3:20 Oprah’s Life Class on Forgiveness (View the Video) July 25, 2013 | 1 Comment A British woman’s amazing response to tragedy offers a healthy example! My new blog on The Huffington Post… Read more »
Christian Science is a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter’s night. Rob Scott Chicago, IL 3:30 Can’t Fight This Feeling (View the Video) – Glee (Lyrics) – FULL PERFORMANCE – HD by Caroline Garcia 1 year ago 255,462 views Cory Monteith overdose spotlights surge in heroin addiction and death The number of heroin addictions and… Read more »
TRIUMPHING OVER TIMIDITY LA RUE M. MURRAY From the August 9, 1947 issue of the Christian Science Sentinel * Photo – Courtesy of allposters.com All who have wrestled with and through Christian Science obtained the victory over the enslaving beliefs of inferiority, timidity, self-consciousness, and constant fear of failure can appreciate the might and efficacy of… Read more »
MRS. EDDY’S FAVORITE TEXT with contributions from Mary Baker Eddy From the December 1896 issue of The Christian Science Journal Chicago Inter Ocean, Oct. 25, 1896 The Boston Herald sent to a large number of prominent ministers of the gospel this query: “Which is your favorite passage in the Bible?” and last Sunday published responses from… Read more »