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While Azar_and_Bath's answer stands out, she was not the only one to attempt this.
2006-08-26 00:18:32 · 17 answers · asked by bobkgin 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is really sad.
I don't think it is done in a malicious way. They don't understand the basics of the human mind or most logic, so they think that the problem is spiritual when in fact is mental. However, it is highly hypocritical when you take into account how Christians like that most likely visit doctors for their own health, unless they are one of those crazy Jehova Witnesses that use prayer instead of medication.
What strikes me the most is the fact that she, Azar, claims to be a psychology major and would understand and appreciate seeking mental health. In her particular case, if true she studies psychology, I would say it was done maliciously and ignorantly. I would like to find out what school she goes to so I could send a copy to the chair of their psychology program. Either that or send it to someone to shut down her school.
2006-08-26 00:34:21 · answer #1 · answered by Alucard 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question. I think it is possibly the Christian idea of possession by demons being responsible for mental illness, "cast them out" etc. I do, "suffer" if that is the right word,( I don't see it as suffering), from a type of depressive " illness", although illness is not right it is a deficiency, and Christians can never quite grasp that it is caused by a lack of a certain type of chemical in my blood and not by the circumstances of my life.
My condition was caused by seriously bad diet over a long period not anything else. I eat well I stay reasonably sane, although that is another argument, (what is sane?). I eat crap I leave the normal bounds of socially acceptable behaviour, a bit like kids going hyper with a "sugar rush". (Mmmmm I feel Twinkies comin' on!)
So why is it the Christians always offer me, "sugar"? Any of you Christians out their fancy exorcising my demons? I can laugh about it because I know what it is. I feel really sorry for those poor souls who get captured by Christians when they are receiving treatment, that sort of brainwashing should not be allowed, I was very lucky, all the people on my ward were atheists!
2006-08-26 00:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by djoldgeezer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was suicidal when I was an athiest. Even when I found some comfort in life, it was fleeting. My depression always came back. Do you know what finally broke the cycle?
Finding Jesus. You can doubt all you want, but many of us have changed our lives around with faith - therefor it's a proven cure for depression in many people's lives. It's not just my story, or the story of a few other Christians that just happen to be on this site, it's a common occurance. How often do you hear of people that sought professional help and killed themselves anyway? No proven solutions should be ignored my friend. Your logic is flawed.
2006-08-26 00:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because some people truly, honestly believe that Jesus Christ, and faith in him, will heal their wounded minds, fill the emptiness inside, etc. etc. It IS their version of medical help. Especially in cases like depression, which is not always treated effectively with medications - certain types of depression don't respond well to it, and sometimes, just having something to believe in can transform a person's life. Often, the people who are trying to 'recruit' have experienced this transformation, and this healing firsthand.
But sometimes, they're just jackasses who don't know any better.
2006-08-26 00:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Katia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They just don't see that they will be contributing to the problem and that they would actually be helping to generate stories like Andrea Yates, BTK killer, and on and on and on....They honestly believe that Jesus will heal these mentally ill people in the now world.
From being in the health care profession for so many years I know that mentally ill people are a real challenge, but mentally ill people on Jesus are just downright scary....
2006-08-26 01:27:35 · answer #5 · answered by Denise W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus started it all when he cast the demons out of people and freed them of their madness. Why not blame something you don't understand and can't see on demons and not chemical imbalances.
On the upside the optimistic attitude that one can receive from a burst of faith might help make the therapy that is needed more acceptable. Hope is one thing that we all need. I'm impressed that a phsyc major would suggest this though.
2006-08-26 00:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To exploit this person's question to try to make a point is hypocritical and incompetent on ur part. You didn't help either by talking against them at the end of ur comments. You protested their beliefs which is shameful and disrespectful instead sticking to the issue at hand. Grow up!
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2006-08-26 00:37:44 · answer #7 · answered by Pashur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess they only want our money when we go to their churches
I'm schizophrenic since 10 years and read the bible many times but it didn't herp "curing" it. Nevertheless it was good for me. but I dont go to church.
Extremists go on my nerves. Just because they have one case where it went away (which could be a coincidence as well) they think it'll work for everybody.
2006-08-26 00:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mentally ill patients are easily swayed.
2006-08-26 00:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many people who first experience God's Love find that a hole in their lives, which they had always tried to fill without success, is finally healed
thats why
but, people need to find God on their own, no one can be led by the hand
2006-08-26 00:21:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋