Posted by Sabina on June 12, 2003, at 13:51:03
In reply to Re: Alternative, posted by Faithfull on June 11, 2003, at 21:39:17
I respectfully object to this part of your message, however well intentioned: "Jesus is the answer. Satan has counterfit (sic) ways to overcome fear and anxiety, but his counterfit (sic) will only temporarily treat the symptoms and cover up the problem, and also comes with a price, when all along, he, Satan, is the root cause of the darkness in ones life."
Neither Satan or sin are the root cause of the darkness in my life, namely depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. I am well acquainted with this school of thought. I was raised, in fact, saturated with it. It is invalidating, irresponsible, and dangerous, in my opinion, to tell people in this forum (some of whom may be very impressionable) that "Satan" and/or "sin" is the cause of a deficiency or imbalance of chemicals in our brains. While I respect your beliefs and wish you only the best, I do not feel that this is the appropriate venue for comments of that nature.
poster:Sabina
thread:109458
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