Religion
For those with bipolar disorder (manic depression) religion often plays a distinct role in their lives. Many find comfort and healing through prayer and find the support of their church families to be invaluable. However, some have also faced misunderstandings, judgment, and even accusations of demon possession. Found here are resources relating to both positive and negative experiences.
Christianity Verses Psychology – Opposing Views?
Are Christian values and bipolar disorder fundamentally contradictory? It is the unfortunate experience of many with this and other mental illnesses to come up against teachings that preclude acceptance of a diagnosis and treatment with medications. If Christians are truly the Body of Christ and God has made it clear that no one is supposed to go it on their own then why in the world would we assume that we are supposed to be strong enough on our own with mental disorders?
Are Christian values and bipolar disorder fundamentally contradictory? It is the unfortunate experience of many with this and other mental illnesses to come up against teachings that preclude acceptance of a diagnosis and treatment with medications. If Christians are truly the Body of Christ and God has made it clear that no one is supposed to go it on their own then why in the world would we assume that we are supposed to be strong enough on our own with mental disorders?
Counseling from Hell
The terrible story of a counselor who did tremendous harm to a client, including convincing her she was possessed by demons.
The terrible story of a counselor who did tremendous harm to a client, including convincing her she was possessed by demons.
American Baptist Resolution on Mental Illness, 11/91
This is the official policy of the American Baptist Churches as a whole. Readers will find it brimful of caring, compassion, and common sense.
This is the official policy of the American Baptist Churches as a whole. Readers will find it brimful of caring, compassion, and common sense.
Comfort and Hope from God's Word
Found on this site are Bible verses the author has found comforting, "even during the darkest times of my depression."
Found on this site are Bible verses the author has found comforting, "even during the darkest times of my depression."
Antidepressants and Faith
If I take anti-depressant medication, does it mean I am lacking in faith? This author presents compelling Christian arguments to support answering "No" to this question.
If I take anti-depressant medication, does it mean I am lacking in faith? This author presents compelling Christian arguments to support answering "No" to this question.
Psalms and Songs of Comfort
"This is a list of my favorite Psalms (NIV version) that have ministered to me the most in my times of need. I have also included four of my songs" shares the author.
"This is a list of my favorite Psalms (NIV version) that have ministered to me the most in my times of need. I have also included four of my songs" shares the author.
The Seven Principalities of Hell
The author presents a rather dark and narrow view of how Satan and his demons seek to control the world. This writer blames all mental illness on a "Demon of the Mind" named Pan. To find the relevant section, search the text for the word "Pan."
The author presents a rather dark and narrow view of how Satan and his demons seek to control the world. This writer blames all mental illness on a "Demon of the Mind" named Pan. To find the relevant section, search the text for the word "Pan."
Six Reasons Not to Worry
This article reminds Christians why worrying is wasting time that could be spent in more productive ways.
This article reminds Christians why worrying is wasting time that could be spent in more productive ways.
Three Crucial Distinctions
This article reviews three crucial distinctions for "spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry." The author addresses demon possession, but does note that "There is a place, we feel, for ministry to the mentally ill by the trained Christian psychiatrist or psychologist."
This article reviews three crucial distinctions for "spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry." The author addresses demon possession, but does note that "There is a place, we feel, for ministry to the mentally ill by the trained Christian psychiatrist or psychologist."