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Tag Archives: Christian Scientists
Hugs far cheaper than therapy
Clinical studies are showing that love (in the form of forgiveness and acceptance) heals …… but how? My friend and colleague in Victoria, Daryl Francis, reminds us how to love in my guest post this week. Thanks Daryl! Sometimes I … Continue reading
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Tagged alcoholics, Christian Science, Christian Scientists, community mindedness, Healing, Herald-Sun, Hug someone and be healthy, hugs, humanitarian, Kay Stroud, love, Media: Health & Spirituality, men who hug are slimmer, mind-body, therapy, undesirables
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Is Christian Science the same as faith healing?
We’ve all felt judged by others, at times. And it doesn’t leave a very good taste in your mouth, especially when you’ve been trying so hard to do the best you can. Some friends I know have felt judged at … Continue reading
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Tagged astrophysicist, Christian Science, Christian Scientists, Clare Wilding, Dr Laurence Doyle, evidence-based, faith healing, God, Healing, Kay Stroud, mental health, mental illness, Prayer, Religion, Science, Science and Spirit: where do they meet?, scientific healing prayer, Scientific research, Spirituality, Spirituality as sustenance for mental health and meaningful doing: a case illustration
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World Smile Day Pre-empts Mental Health Week in Australia
World Smile Day, this Friday, was launched in 1999 by the creator of the smiley symbol that we all know so well. He felt that all of us should devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout … Continue reading
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Tagged Anne Harrington, anxiety, Christian Science, Christian Scientists, depression, Health care, Kay Stroud, Media: Health & Spirituality, Mental Health Week, mental illness, Scientific research, Spirituality, The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine, World Mental Health Day, World Smile Day
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Should Health Care be built on a ‘best interests’ or ‘individual choice’ approach?
When it’s said that an action is in someone’s best interests, a human verdict is implied. It’s in our best interests to drive on the correct side of the road, eat our vegetables, rug up against the cold, obey the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Science, Health care, Health policy, Kay's posts
Tagged Advance Health Directives, best interests or individual choice, Christian Science, Christian Science Practitioners, Christian Scientists, Committee on Publication, Health care, individual choice, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, medical care, Prayer, Review of Queensland's Guardianship Laws
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Could it be that we all have the power to think ourselves young again?
What if it were possible to turn back time? Could it be that we all have the power to think ourselves young again? What a refreshing joy to see the realisation dawn on an elderly person’s face that getting older … Continue reading
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Tagged ageless being, Christian Science practitioner, Christian Scientists, decrepitude an illusion, Healing, Health care, how we age, image and likeness of God, Kay Stroud, Ken Girard, Lancet, Mary Baker Eddy, Prayer, Science and Health, Scientific research, spiritual healing, time for thinkers, UK's beloved stars, Young Ones ABC Program
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A doctor’s daughter and an atheist – why does she now turn to prayer as a “first resort”?
Today, I’m sharing Polly’s change of thought that transformed her from an atheist to a Christian Science Practitioner - from Tony Lobl’s blog. Tony’s the British and Irish media/legislative representative for Christian Science and representative for Christian Science to pan-European institutions. Today’s … Continue reading
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Tagged atheist, attitude to healing, authority on arthritis, Christian Science, Christian Science lecture, Christian Scientists, God, Healing, Health care, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, Media: Health & Spirituality, medicine, Polly Castor, Prayer, regaining hearing loss, Science, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, time for thinkers, Tony Lobl
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Australia’s quest for increased health and longevity
There’s been some good news in the media about the health and longevity of Australians. The national news media, including The Courier Mail, The Australian and The Daily Telegraph all carried this report: “The number of people dying early because … Continue reading
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Tagged act early and throughout life, alternative practices, Australian Government, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Christian Science, Christian Science practitioner, Christian Science Practitioners, Christian Scientists, Church of Christ Scientist, contribute to closing gap for indigenous Australians, Courier Mail, David Tacey, decline in chronic health problems, drinking addressed, engage communities, Global issues, God, Healing, health, Health care, Kay Stroud, Lectures, Mary Baker Eddy, medicine, National Preventative Health Strategy, obesity, Prayer, preventative and curative, Reading Rooms, reduce inequity, refocus towards prevention, Religion, Science, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, scientific prayer, Scientific research, seven strategic directions, shared responsibility, smoking, spiritual healing, Spirituality, Sunday School, Testimony Meetings, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Western medicine
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Is Australia devoid of spiritual education in healthcare?
My counterpart in NSW, media representative and legislative liaison for Christian Science, Carey Arber, hits the nail on the head with this article, my guest post today. Please come out of the woodwork, Aussie thinkers…… So, is Australia devoid of spiritual education … Continue reading
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Tagged Carey Arber, Christian Science, Christian Scientists, David Tacey, divine Science, Harvard Medical School, Healing, healing practice, health, Health care, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, Prayer, Science, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, scientific prayer, Scientific research, Scientist, spiritual healing, spiritual healthcare, Spirituality, Tanveer Ahmed, The Bible, The Sydney Morning Herald
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What does it mean when a medical practitioner wants to offer a dose of prayer?
Is there a need for more holistic healing? Around the world this question is often in the headlines, in one form or another. My colleague in the United Kingdom, Tony Lobl, asks some important questions and shares his thoughts in … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ Jesus, Christian Science, Christian Science practitioner, Christian Scientists, Christianity, doctor, Dr Claudia Aguero-Vazquez, Dr Richard Scott, General Medical Council, Global issues, Healing, health, Health care, holistic healing, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, medicine, physician-patient conversation, Prayer, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, scientific prayer, spiritual healing, Spirituality, Spirituality and Health, The Sunday Times, time for thinkers, Tony Lobl, Valley Morning Star
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Food poisoning healed through prayer in Christian Science
I have just arrived home from a month’s holiday in Europe …. and yes, it’s great to be back in Australia again. Wow, what a special place it is! However, when I became aware that all the news media in … Continue reading
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Tagged bacteria, Channel 10's 7PM Project, Christian Science, Christian Science Monitor, Christian Scientists, crops destroyed, e. coli, Elisha, Europe, Facing down fear of E. coli, food poisoning healed, God, Healing, health, II Kings, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, outbreak of disease, Prayer, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, spiritual healing, Spirituality, The Bible
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Complementary? Alternative? Where does Christian Science fit in?
Ever heard of CAM? Roger Whiteway, my colleague in Virginia, USA shares his findings below. Moving the Needle In my blog post of April 28th, I discussed The Cure Within, a book by Harvard professor Anne Harrington about the history … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative medicine, Anne Harrington, CAM, Christian Science, Christian Scientists, Department of Health and Human Resources, evidence based information, Healing, Health care, hernia healed through prayer, Kay Stroud, Mary Baker Eddy, mind-body connection, mind-body medicine, National Institutes of Health, NCCAM, NIH, Prayer, Religion, Roger Whiteway, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, spiritual healing, Spirituality, The Cure Within
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Are we stuck with grief and regrets …. forever?
I heard yesterday at an inspirational talk how prayer can change our thinking so that all our needs are met and our physical ills are healed, too. Robin Hoagland, Christian Science lecturer, practitioner and teacher shared experiences and inspiration with … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar disorder healed, Christian Science, Christian Science practitioner, Christian Scientists, difficult relationships healed, General Mick Slater, God's loving care, Grantham community, Grantham general store re-opened, grief for loss of child healed, Healing, incurable conditions healed, inland tsunami, Kay Stroud, Lockyer Mayor Steve Jones, Lockyer Valley, Mary Baker Eddy, overcome stereotypes, Practitioner, Prayer, rebuild communities, Robin Hoagland, Sandy and Mick Halliday, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, spiritual healing, Spirituality, The Bible
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Response to questions about Christian Science
My guest post today is from colleague, Bill Scott, from Washington State USA who clarifies some misunderstandings about Christian Science. Thanks, Bill. When I began blogging last September, I asked a few people what they knew of Christian Science and if … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Scott, Christ Jesus, Christian Science Practitioners, Christian Scientists, church mandate, Church of Christ Scientist, Creator, curative, doctor's help, Genesis, God, Healing, Health care, Kay Stroud, Lord's Prayer, Mary Baker Eddy, Matthew, midwife, Prayer, preventative, Religion, Science and Health, scientific healing prayer, spiritual healing, spiritual principles, The Bible
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Weight Loss via Prayer. Is that possible?
Bob Cummings, the media and legislative spokesperson for Christian Science in Michigan, USA shares in my guest post below how a change in thought brought about by understanding the ideas elucidated in Christian Science can lead to considerable weight loss. Thanks, … Continue reading
ANZAC Day: A Christian Science Perspective
ANZAC Day Dawn Service on Currumbin Beach 25th April is ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand – a day to remember those who have died and served in military operations for our countries. I’ve been to some stirring Dawn … Continue reading
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Tagged "lest we forget", 25 April, A Century of Christian Science Healing, Air Ministry, An officer's prayers in the war zone, ANZAC Day, Christ Jesus, Christian Science, Christian Science Military Chaplain, Christian Science Publishing Society, Christian Scientists, Church of Christ Scientist, Currumbin Beach Dawn Service, God, Gold Coast Dawn Service, Healing, Jessica Lane, Kay Stroud, Military Chaplain Training Program, Prayer, Prayers for servicemen and -women, Protestant Chaplain in the Armed Forces, Rob Nofsinger, scientific healing prayer, Scientist, serving in Iraq, situational awareness, spiritual healing, Spirituality, The Bible, The Christian Science Monitor, The Mother Church, The Story of Christian Science Wartime Activities 1939-1946, TV news, World War II
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