Dr. Shane Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 From what I understand, a big part of Christian Science is focusing on the positive things in life. It involves learning to control ones thoughts throughout the day and waking moments at night so that the mind does not wonder at random and whenever it is not "occupied with daily duty or profession" it is set on spiritual things. Much of this type of logic comes from the Bible and I am wondering if we cannot learn something from this aspect of Christian Science. I am not suggesting we ignore evil. However I am wondering if more positive thinking and meditation couldn't do us some good spiritually. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Moderators Gerr Posted June 24, 2007 Moderators Posted June 24, 2007 I seem to recall reading somewhere that postive thinking people live healthier, longer, & happier lives that those who focus on the negative. Gerry Quote
olger Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Right on Gerry. Gerry II Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Amelia Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Besides, who wants to be around someone who is always "Oh woe is me"... Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Dr. Shane Posted June 24, 2007 Author Posted June 24, 2007 From what I understand, Christian Science has made a religion out of positive thinking which is probably going overboard. At no time should our minds wonder and some, from what I understand, will actually ignore evil. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Right, who was that guy who wrote "The Power of Positive Thinking"? Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
olger Posted June 24, 2007 Posted June 24, 2007 Norman Peale? Quote "Please don't feed the drama queens.."
Dr. Shane Posted June 25, 2007 Author Posted June 25, 2007 Was he a Christian Scientist? Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Amelia Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 Quote: Ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1922, Peale served as pastor at a succession of churches before changing his affiliation to the Dutch Reformed Church so that he could become pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. There he gained fame for his sermons on a positive approach to modern living, which were regularly broadcast, first on radio and later on television. The church had 600 members when he arrived to pastor in 1932; it had over 5,000 by the time he retired in 1984. In 1969 and 1970 he was president of the Reformed Church in America. http://normanvincentpeale.wwwhubs.com/ Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
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