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“Christian” Healing and Mental Health (3)

In “Christian” Healing and Mental Health (1) and (2), we looked at the way destructive people going under the banner of being Christians can do untold harm to the self worth and even belief system of vulnerable people suffering from the burden of mental illness. These seemingly sincere people claiming to be working for God initially dowse the unsuspecting with the love and assistance they so desperately needed. Except that they took away their “love” under the guise of it being the fault of the sufferer for refusing to be healed by God. Fortunately, there are some genuinely wonderful people … Continue reading →

“Christian” Healing and Mental Health (2)

In our last article on this topic, we looked at some of the harm that can come from so-called “Christian” healing. Obviously, this form of healing has little to do with Christianity at all, but it is called that and as such, is effectively sending out the wrong message to many people. Today we look at further examples of “help gone wrong.” Jane was sick with both a debilitating physical illness and major depression. As is often the case, her family was not a great support to her, simply believing that she could and should just “pull her socks up.” … Continue reading →

“Christian” Healing and Mental Health (1)

This is a subject that is very close to my heart and I am aware that it may upset a few readers, but it has to be said. Besides, any true Christian, or indeed any humane person, would be abhorred by what I am going to relate. It concerns a certain brand of Christianity and the arrogant manner in which they treat people who come to them for support of their mental illness dilemma. It goes without saying that people who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, basically the whole raft of emotional disorders that can affect humans, are a very … Continue reading →