Spotlight on Spirituality & Health

Did you catch the PBS series on Prohibition this week? As the “King of the Puget Sound Bootleggers,” Seattle’s legendary Roy Olmstead made an appearance in the second episode of the three-part series. I’m writing to add more to his story after he was arrested and convicted of bootlegging. When Olmstead was sent to prison [...]

Do our thoughts impact our health? Dr. Anne Harrington, chair of the history of science department at Harvard University, has been researching this question for many years.  Convinced that there is a connection between mind and body, in 2008 she authored, “The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine.” In a favorable review, The New [...]

On this eve before Christmas, I’m happy to share a post from my friend and colleague, John Clague.  John is the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon.  Thanks for your thoughts John, and warm wishes to everyone for this Christmas! This season has many meanings for people: gifts, cheer, a tree, gatherings, promises, hope, [...]

Ever wonder how misunderstandings get started or continue to be perpetuated?  In his recent espionage novel, “The Tourist,” author Olen Steinhauer has presented a view of Christian Science that regrettably feeds existing misperceptions and even creates new ones. Since it is a New York Times best-seller and the film rights have been purchased by actor [...]

In the official fall 2010 newsletter to parents and families of WSU students is a list of recommended books for parents.  I can’t pass up noting that “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy, is featured front and center in the newsletter photo. Just three weeks ago, the BBC’s nightly [...]

Dear R2: Thank you for commenting on my Oct. 5 blog post titled, “The importance of viewing ‘Christian’ and ‘Science’ together.”  (Readers may wish to read R2-D2′s Nov. 21 comment to see all of the questions in full.) R2, I hope the following responses are helpful.  Thanks so much for following my blog and writing [...]

Like his previous thriller, “The Da Vinci Code,” Dan Brown’s current best seller takes the reader on a fascinating tour of architectural symbols, statuary and cryptic meaning.  No longer centered in Rome or Paris, “The Lost Symbol” is all about the U.S. capitol in Washington D.C.

He’s been gone for almost half a century, still he has been mentioned in the local Seattle media at least a half dozen times in 2010 alone.  The life of Roy Olmstead (1886-1966) is a compelling story since he is considered by some as one of the most romantic figures in Seattle’s history.  It’s no [...]