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Originally posted by josephwWould you say then that a person who has benefited from such therapy—say, for an addiction—cannot be, at that time, a Christian (according to your definition)?
Well, maybe not that good.
Without throwing the baby out with the bath water, I am willing to concede that the study of human behavior,(psychology), isn't without merit, at least in terms of having an understanding of the prevailing secular view of what motivates us to act the way we do. But I do not believe there is any man made therapy that can provide th an, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Etc. etc. etc.
If someone suffers from depression, does that mean they are not a Christian? If they seek help from a certified counselor/therapist, does that mean they are not really a Christian?
Would you say that anyone in AA is not really a Christian? Or that someone who has achieved and maintained sobriety through continuing AA therapy could, upon becoming a true Christian, safely stop that and any other therapies without fear of relapse? What about someone who continues in AA, but Christ is the “higher power” to which they have turned over their will and the care of their lives (3rd step)? What about similar 12-step programs (e.g., Smokers Anonymous, Al-Anon, etc.)?
You said “any other therapies.” I assume you are not referring to physical therapy for an injury? Speech therapy? Meditation techniques for chronic pain management?