A Christian Response To Mental Illness

[@austinhk2829]

Eye opening, "carring each other's burden , and fulfill the law, because mental health illness is a heavy burden" thank you

[@billakers7650]

Sometimes the church can be very shaming of those of us with severe mental illness ... very devastating.

[@istompconservativeass2029]

+Bill Akers its ironic really, because most members of church are mentally ill themselves... they believe in childish, mythological absurdities....

[@rena6895]

Bill Akers, Bill Akers, I am so sorry and I am praying for you right now. To atheist "conservative" who obviously is suffering some form of mental illness also. I believe the fact that you took time to respond to a Christian message, shows us that you are lost and I pray for you too.

[@JohnPMitten]

I agree.

[@ValerieK1971]

Really look at Nelson Schuman. Try deliverance.

[@christianjamesguevarra6257]

@@istompconservativeass2029 dont let your bitterness kill you from within.

[@TEE19622]

I do not call myself a Christian but if God is Love i know Him ...this man speaks with true compassion and persuades me to believe that not ALL Christians are self absorbed and unconcerned about people like me ...thank you for your message

[@brokengirl8619]

Jesus is God and love and is the word and is what is good. The bible says and this and that he holds the universe together.

[@angelaholt1537]

Plain and simple mental illness is a medical condition of the brain. Love this video. Praise Jesus Glory to God that there is finally some understanding and education being done in the Christian church on Mental illness! I have worked in Mental Health for 13 years and only stopped working because of the pandemic due to having Copd. I also suffer from major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and adult onset ADHD. I also love my Lord Savior Jesus Christ with all my heart and have committed my life to him and freedom from sin. My mental illness does not make me a sinner or mean "a have a demon in me." I have had significant trauma in my life and truly believe God put me through all of this so I could someday tell my story and use it to help others who suffer from mental illness and feel like outsiders lead them to Christ by the Glory of God alone. So thank you for sharing this video because it gives me hope that not all churches are close minded when it comes to mental health and mental health diagnosis.

[@ShuswapCommunityChurch]

Thanks for watching! We're thankful your hope has been increased on account of this sermon by Pastor Ben.

[@youngjezy23]

It’s like my brain is a zombie

[@davefields1000]

This teaching was timely and helpful to me a mother whose Christian son had just taken his own life in a mental hospital. Sometimes the loneliness of this struggle is too much.

[@Jackie.Bautista]

I am so terribly sorry about your son. I pray that God comforts you, give you his peace, closure and strength to continue to endure. I have an adult son who has been suffering from mental illnesses 4 years. It's been an emotional rollercoaster.

[@TonyGlss]

Hello I hope you are doing alright. I pray that one day you can see him again and be reunited in heaven. God bless you

[@xxgamerxxilean8738]

Hello my dear friend , I just read your message. I don't dare to ask you anything, and also I am paralysed as a mother about your pain. I just want to send you my love to you ❤, and to pray 🙏 to our good God to bless you, and to take care of your lovely son ❤ soul ❤. Amen 🙏! P.s. English is not my first language, I do apologise to not finding better words to write, but for sure came from my heart. May God bless you 🙏 ❤, I pray for your wonderful son 🙏 ❤ 💙 soul, may he rest 🙏 ❤ 💙 in peace. Amen 🙏!

[@dawnpatrol100]

I am a Christian and I have Bipolar type 2. I will have to take medication for the rest of my life and manage it. there are days and weeks when I can't get out of my house just getting out of bed is a win. I have attempted suicide and I have done self harm. I think of no different than having Diabeties or epilepsy or MS. I just have a chemical imbalance in my brain. But God made me the way I am for a purpose. To tell of him for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Mental Illness is just that an illness

[@jaimemiguel4235]

change your diet. eat only food for your brain.

[@samfrostify]

amen

[@angelaholt1537]

You are right God made by God for a purpose. Mental health is a illness the same as physical illness! Churches need to be educated on this! People in mental illness are not in sin!

[@jomac8660]

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[@andrewallan2977]

@@jomac8660 just wondering if you are trained professional with right qualification. Are you a Doctor? No offence but i will only listen to trained professionals like phsycologists, phsycologists or Doctors

[@joep3766]

This is a timeless message. God bless this pastor and may this message continue to go forward to educate the church today!

[@drose1526]

Thank you. I watched my mother suffer when her church had a meeting about her, due to her own mental problems, and then kick her out. Two men came to the house with names of doctors and very snoddy attitudes. Christians? Nope. No love, no empathy, no undersanding, and no Jesus.

[@Jo-lp1px]

Pastor this is awesome. Very compassionate. You nailed it on the head when you said people not personally touched by mental illness in their lives view it through their lens which lacks true understanding, yet they make statements like they know what they are talking about which are hurtful, especially when Christians use scripture in this way. Mental disorders are disorders because the afflicted can't control them and one's life falls apart and is endangered. "What is man if he doesn't have his mind?"

[@angelaholt1537]

Yes Amen

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

I'm bipolar type 2 and I get so tired of my brain.one minute I'm happy and want to sing gospel,as I'm a singer.the next I hide away.i hate it .

[@carolinag2780]

Beautiful speech right on point but there’s no churches where I live or around here that pray for us mental illness people the right way. They always blame us and say is demons and evil. I’ve tried everything I could throughout this almost 20 years of me suffering from this and nothing has worked. Only medication. I prayed and will continue to pray for this to go away one day but it’s Gods will and I accept it. My worst struggle is when it gets so bad and all I think about is hurting myself and end it. I tried in the past a few times. This year as a matter of fact I was hospitalized for trying to commit suicide and survived for idk what reason but for whatever reason I’m here. And I’m not going to let this take my soul.

[@scripturehelps]

I want to reveal an important relief I obtained from severe satanic attack, what most severely harassed mental patients experience (I used the truths about what Jessie Penn Lewis would call "your refusal" to accept what satan would want you to receive and accept from him". According to Mrs Penn Lewis "whatever you take anything that comes from satan", (like the telepathic reading of a person's mind, that many people have been participating in) "whoever accepts anything from satan, allows him to power on that person who accepts and/or uses it". It can go so far as to damn any one who gives satan enough grounds to do so (2nd THESSALONIANS 10, 11, 12, 13). There was a time about two decades ago, due to exceptional persucation by whoever satan found handy to do so, satan was constantly harassing me, in the ugly tormenting way many mental patients are aware of...I mean constantly, all the time...the moments were very difficult. I learned to refuse his ideas, just as much as he was constantly presented any vexing idea. I would reject that idea. I recorded the words I use to reject each attack he presented, on a electronic digital recorder, or mixed it with the Christian music I love to listen to. I kept it always repeating any reject of satan's idea it took to make his harassment stop. The attacks of ideas satan sent, was so continuous, It help to hear the recorder say "shut that", "shut that", "shut that, and that" on and on all day long. Every time I shot down a vexing idea that way, there was immediate relief from what torment he was carrying on. I would like to make an audio clip for you to hear how it sounded like. You may request it via email at [e-mail] I was not expecting that satan would get so unhappy at the relief that this practice gave me...why he took off...or perhaps it was because he got tired of trying hard to vex me, without getting much done, that he left me alone; he stopped trying to torment me. Since then, all my moments have become normal. If this kind of refusing satan's ideas could help others obtain the total cessation of what satan does to disable the life and moments of those who experience this type of harassment (specially as mental patients); perhaps they should also implement this type of spiritual warfare. Also it pays to become a real follower of Christ, (not, "just a Christian in name only). They honor me with their mouth, but their heart is far from me" words of Jesus. It would also help to carefully read the book WAR ON THE SAINTS, by Jessie Penn Lewis. It was available at Amazon. She was just a common church wife, who wanted more than a life hampered with besetting sins. She reached for the rarely read bible...and eventually received the fullness of the Holy Spirit, who guided her to victorious life against satan. The forward states that she crafted this important book, through what she suffered through satan making war on her. I see that everything she had to say, is almost perfect. Even! where she warns that since evil spirits are now counterfeiting charismatic phenomenon, pretending to be the Holy Spirit (and as I have observed, pretending the work of Holy Angels giving paranormal deceptions (when those works are really the work of evil angels). She wrote her book in collaboration with the revivalist Evan Roberts, whose welsh revival ended with satanic infiltration and interference. I will be presenting more ideas in a series of KZbin videos intitled: Mental health discussions according to the bible by Marcel Belhomme. Part 1 is done.

[@ronnier5349]

Asking for help is the hardest thing to do. I know I have struggles that I could use help with, yet I can not ask. Being strong does not always mean being the helper or the consoler. It takes a lot of strength to admit you need some help.

[@lisamartinez2282]

Yep once I opened up and expressed in. Very over emotional distraught fashion the downward spiral began from there... it is hard to ask for help... people don’t seem to see you the same after...

[@phylliswardwell7479]

Please pray for me. Terrible depression and anxiety for one year. I am desperet. I am a Christian for 50 years. Thank you so much.

[@helenhusted889]

Phyllis, I'm so sorry for your pain. I pray Jesus will miraculously heal you.

[@douglasobrien4334]

This message was so helpful for me at this time as I learn to help my son through his mental health struggles. Praise God for this ministry.It has given me such hope. I no longer feel alone

[@ShuswapCommunityChurch]

Hey Douglas. Thanks for your encouragement! We're rejoicing with you for the hope God has provided for you and your family.

[@nicholasjames8020]

Thanks for this broadcast my daughter went true depression after her 4th child now recover true deliverance service we let her stay positive lots of support

[@kylean3286]

Being a Christian is blessful

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

Im in tears. I lost everything. Lost all friends, and recently my marriage because my wife got tired of it. I cant make it go away. To Many Head Injuries. Paranoia Personality Dissorder. Bipolar Personality Dissorder. Psychosis. Schitzophrenic like personality. I know Father loves me. Just wish He didnt let me loose everything.

[@taschantesceith3191]

Remember the story of Job. He lost everything and gained much more when he didn't give up on God. Here is a website that might be helpful: riseabovemhc.com

[@angelaholt1537]

Remember even when you can't feel Him God never leaves you and always loves you.

[@lindakaplan5426]

Sheldon, my heart goes out to you. I pray that you are healed and that you find someone who truly loves you.

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

@@taschantesceith3191 Good Morning! Sorry I never saw this comment.

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

@@lindakaplan5426 Good Morning! Yes ma'am, I have found healing, and happiness once again. :) after 24 years of the ministries, I have found my place in Diesm. My emotional state, my psychological state, and my world in it's entirety has found itself in a better place!. Hugs from Iowa Ma'am! Good Morning! :)

[@momisingh8227]

Plzz pray for me. I m suffering from anxiety disorders from 4 years. Now I m taking medication . Plzzz pray for me.

[@leylaayala3747]

Momi Singh I’m praying for you right now.

[@joesapien8803]

We should know that we as the people should show one another love, kindness and respect towards one another, the lord wants us to live in peace and share the gospel and the glory that he could use in people's life's

[@rena6895]

I understand the heart in this sermon and what he is trying to say. I believe his heart is in the right place. However I am afraid that this sermon was directed towards the church as if they were separate from those with a mental illness. I have a loved one with OCD and this sermon would make them feel more isolated and separated from the church. He is working towards a Masters in Social Science and he is an amazing compassionate person. I know this man addresses those with mental illness that they are not their diagnosis. Yet he kept referring to "Them" when "Them" is "Us" it was obviously not intentional but never the less dangerous. The truth is we all suffer from mental illness to one extent or another. We have all felt anxiety at one time or another. Our Lord had anxiety when He "sweated blood". This message should have been addressed to everyone; not "if" they struggle but "when" they struggle. Do not isolate intelligent people who suffer from a chronic or temporary mental illness. I think we have to exercise caution and respect the feelings of others when we address someone as "Them" That is just my opinion. I thought this message would help and it hurt me for my son. I feel sad after watching this.

[@jelloisawsome2]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who felt like he was separating us. Like there’s people with mental health issues and then people who don’t have it. I honestly did not feel any better and what I am going through. I do not know this just rubbed me the wrong way

[@jerrycoronado3]

I don't want to take pills to deal with my mental health I ask that you pray for me I believe God can help me .

[@jameswest8280]

DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDS!

[@melanievictoriamontoya9682]

Pray for God to take you meds away and if it is his will to do so :)

[@Sunshinesue2222]

I pray that you have chosen to take your meds it’s a gift from God it’s a blessing that their are drs so intelligent that understand your diagnosis can help you

[@Briijej]

@Jerry Coronado I agree with Suzie, God helps us in so many ways, some health problems require meds and he created so many things to be used for our benefit. But you can always add to tour lifestyle, more natural or healthy options. For example i suffered from anxiety and depression, meds were not really helping but i took them until it was ok to stop, BUT I did start adding an exercise routine like running, or going to the gym whenever possible, listening to music and a big one for me, gardening❤🌱. You always want to consult with a health professional before making a decision as to stop medication intake. THIS IS WHAT I HAVE LEARNED IN THE PROCESS TO HEAL.➡The Lord is so mighty, he knows your struggles, fears and restrictions. Seek him with all your heart, let him do his will in your life, give him complete control, TRUST HIM. PROVERBS 3:5-6, 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths...... He will never do anything to hurt you, but all he does is for your good and to give you hope for the future. Let him carry your burdens and take care of the rest. Have faith and patience, his will and timing is perfect, wait on HIM to work his way, and DO NOT let the enemy deceive you, because he will try to convince you that God forgot about you or does not care. ITS A LIE AND A TRAP, DO NOT FALL FOR IT. HEBREWS 11:6 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.... Do not give up, declare and thank him for working his power in your situation. You will see his hand in your life. Im a witness to his LOVE and MERCY. I have healed from mental illness and i will speak the truth of his GLORY in my life.☝❤🙏 over all please seek him, stay safe and GOD BLESS YOU.

[@jeffreyk9743]

Jerry. Please don't go off your meds take it from someone who has been off there meds trying to get back on them .. trust me dealing with mental illness without meds is no joy ride

[@lilwarrior7779]

I have bipolar 1 disorder. I prayed for God to heal me I hope he does.

[@georgiakrettli1385]

certainly the church needs to take a stand on mental illness, but there is a long way to go after the issue of pointing out as sin or lack of faith to those who deal with it. But definitely doing something starting with understanding is already making a difference. After all, in the fallen world we live in, mental illness is just one thing among many others that we will have to deal with. No one can be considered better than anyone and that's why Jesus fought the religiosity of the Pharisees. To paraphrase Spurgeon: Evangelism is one beggar telling another where to find bread. "

[@karenpersson3995]

Thankyou! So helpful & true.

[@ValerieK1971]

I'm not judging. I have some issues seeing my mom getting, shot and being molested, but deliverance helps so much. Nelson Schuman and Hardcore Christianity.

[@jessebourneau6426]

Christian Chaplain in a local Acute Care Hospital with a Psychiatric wing. FINALLY . . . !!!!!!

[@momisingh8227]

Thank u so much

[@tonypino5415]

As a person with "mental illness" I'm pretty sure it's a combination of things. Life trauma, physical/chemical imbalance, and our spiritual enemies uses all of those things as entry points of attack. let's not forget what Paul said. We wrestle not against flesh and blood.

[@greeneyedgirlarteno6063]

My daughter was set free and delivered of schizophrenia and I was set free of major depressive disorder and adhd.

[@Velamaya531]

I stopped telling my pastor because he kept saying the devil is making you like this. I have a version of bipolar that if you talk to me as if I am a pathetic person then I don't have God's grace. It has been getting worse with the more negative he puts out there. I hate this when it comes knocking, but I have to keep it to myself. No one believe mental illness is chemical problem in the brain. They think it is because you aren't faithful to God.

[@faith3305]

dragonsthrone That makes me very sad. I had a pastor who did the same sort of thing. I'm sorry you've dealt with that because it hurts and reflects badly on God and rescue that we should hide things. God has nothing but grace for us and wants us to come to Him with everything so he can love and cleanse is. He won't shame us.

[@kentyiluminada7676]

Barbara Freeman but you’ve could of got cured also by JESUS Christ, there’s nothing impossible for God

[@daynehaworth9258]

Please read my thoughts below on another sermon I saw on mental illnesss.may it bless you ... People who are saying that suicide and mental illness is a sin and that means Will will be going to hell. Please read my thoughts below. What you are saying is that the perfect sacrifice of Jesus is not powerful enough to cover someone who commits the sin of suicide? Because then you basically have a works based understanding of salvation. What if the day I die I am cursing someone in traffic and have a car accident and die? Do I go to hell because I called the other driver an idiot? Or because Jesus lived a perfect life and is the only holiness that Father God will accept I will be accepted by God into heaven for eternity? Jesus said cursing someone is the same as murder. Secondly as someone has pointed out taking one's own life when suffering from a mental illness is part of a disease. I agree its similar to cerebral palsy as it's like a disability of sorts. When someone has cancer and they try radiation and chemo and surgery and get a bit better but aren't fully cured its extremely demoralizing. Then when they just cant take it anymore and refuse further treatment so they can just die in peace after fighting for so long. Is that a sin? Even if we believe in healing which I do, Jesus and the disciples didn't condemn sick people for the hopelessness they feel around their sickness. Like the epileptic boy in Matthew 17. He threw himself in fire when having a seizure. Jesus didn't tell him he was sinful and didn't value his life. He was sick. He actually rebuked his disciples for not having faith to heal the boy. The same with cancer. If there is a church member or family member who has faith for healing then great. But the person suffering with cancer barely has faith to brush their teeth that morning. Yes what Judas did committing suicide was a sin. But he had not placed his faith in Jesus yet. Did you know Elijah and Job also asked God to die. They were suicidal. And God did not rebuke them. Most people suffering with depression get helped by medication but its definitely not a perfect solution. Most people get only slightly better with meds. I am suffering with depression now for 4 months and the meds help me feel from a 30/100 to a 45/100. Still not great. From my experience and the research out there the most other helpful things are: 1) Physical aspect (improve sleep, eat healthy, anti-depressant meds to fix the chemical imbalance, do more exercise, reduce stressful situations) 2) Social aspect: (need support and love from empathetic, kind people to help them heal: cell groups, support groups, family and friends who can listen and pray for them) 3) Emotional aspect: (Psychotherapy helps tremendously to understand the illness and some root issues from childhood and the effect of current traumas or unprocessed grief. Counselling with church counsellors also helps.) 4) Spiritual aspect: (Yes depression definitely has a spiritual element and this needs to be addressed. prayer, worship, meditation, biblical truth and deliverance all help people with mental illness) It's a complex illness that is multifactorial need a multifaceted approach to healing. Many who commit suicide I can guarentee were only given 1 or 2 of the options above to help heal them. I have only started healing from my depression by engaging in all 4 areas of help and health. Hope this helps you understanding the complexity of this disease. *Christianity & Depression: Dr Aaron Kheriaty* kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXJimhml9p0q6s 57 min talk by a Christian Psychiatrist where he explains that depression is not purely a spiritual or physical or emotional reality but a combination of all 3. Very helpful to grow our understanding of this complex disease

[@carolinag2780]

I agree with you. I used to go to a church and they used to say it’s all demons and evil. To pray to God to break the chains of evil. They used to pray for me and say all these things while putting they’re hand on top of my head. I believe and I give my life to Jesus and accept him as my savior but I don’t necessarily trust the churches for bad experiences I had but the love for God will always live in my heart and will continue to pray. If he gave me this terrible disease is for a reason. For those who suffer will be comforted in heaven. So if my reward is heaven then so be it. His giving me the strength to live the best way I can and that’s enough for me even if it gets hard at times.

[@Jo-lp1px]

Dayne Haworth wow thank you for taking the time to write this. I agree. Praying for your full recovery and for more peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, and freedom.

[@MatthewSmith-vk4ts]

Christianity is a constructive method of dealing with schizophrenia. Renouncing temptation firstly, so no lust, violence, anger, enmity, jealousy. Then secondly viewing hallucinations from a psychoanalytical point of view, so when we resonate impulses and doubts we perceive their measure in order to understand faulty perspectives.

[@jensorenson9145]

Thank you!

[@williamfranklin8715]

Please pray for me Pastor

[@kimlec3592]

Actually, it is usually an Emotional Crisis or Distress. Not brain disease or pathology except in rare cases. Very very rare.

[@scripturehelps]

To all who want relief from sickness. Make as sure as you can, that you're not giving any place to the devil. Christ tells us not to give any place to the devil that opens any thing that allows him to do to us the trouble they want to do to us. Jesus said once; "satan is coming after me...but I've given him no place for his power in me." We have to do the same. I pray Christ shows you anything in your life that satan might use, (specially, any sin (known and even unkown)...so you wouldn't be at any fault. I have found out that angels seem to have the power to send signals directly into our neurons. In the 1st chapter of Revelations; Christ is shown to be sending a message to the church by giving it to a angel (a holy angel). The angel seem to have sent it's signals to John (I heard, the only apostle that didn't suffer a violent death)...possibly because he was known as the apostle especially known for his caring (in other words 'love'...love means caring, not lust,) he was exiled on an island called patmos...but still got the word out. How the angel sent the signals to John's mind, probably was direct to his neurons...the angel allowed John to know that what he was experiencing was a virtual presentation (not actual), by his feeling no pain when pulled up by hair. Evil angels on the contrary, will lie to who ever they interface with, in any way they can, to get them to make an error, and use that error to cause them harm. I heard the evil ones who have been plaguing politicians around the US capital, seem to sending signals straight to their neurons. As a US citizens, I would advise the whole world population to back away from any thing that is unGodly...cause they can give evil angels rights against anyone's wellbeing who touches their things. I pray The father and God of our Lord Jesus Christ to stop the deteriorating that is happening to your neurons and mental health; to heal what is already damaged, and show us how to protect our health, and help us in doing so. Please help us to abide with Christ as close as you want us to. We want only your help in everything we do. Back off satan! All this I pray, according to how Jesus told us to pray...according to God's will. We trust His will. Because he says he will work all things together for good to those who love Him. I hope to share more good things.

[@sheldonmurphy6031]

Holy Shit Im im tears !

[@carolbrock5798]

Ephesians 6: 10--20. It is vimp to put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. Listen to Pastor Chip Ingram the Invisible war series 101, 102, 103,.......

[@jessebourneau6426]

Don’t just do something, sit there.

[@Tee685]

AMEN

[@322doug]

where is the rest of this ... 5 things , presence , prayer .... and it ends ?

[@livingtruthchurch]

Present, practical, prayer, personal and protect.

[@livingtruthchurch]

A few of them were really quick.

[@AndHopeAndLove]

Deliverance DONT HELP! I paid 800$ to go to a huge ministry to be shamed and deeply hurt. There are demons, but traumas, genetics, etc create SMI. Don’t get caught up in deliverance! Even ppl that say they’re healed , relapse. Take your meds and trust in heaven. Jesus has a kind heart towards the sick❤

[@praveenkumar-yo1xg]

Is schizophrenia demonic? I have been suffering from it and medicine does not work on me.

[@andreymass726]

If the mental illness is not a spirtua problem, can God still heal or cure the people with mental illness

[@PhillysOkayestDad]

Andrey Mass He CAN. And sometimes, in God’s infinite wisdom, he doesn’t.

[@drose1526]

All healing is from God, and God loves us and loves to see us heal.

[@aratiphilipose6099]

I have three mental illnesses-tried different types of treatments; In 2021, God finally helped me thru an antidepressant after going on medications route 8.5 years ago.

[@sblanco7590]

Amen !

[@yamicanada]

♥️♥️

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

OCD is terrible and I wouldn't wish it on Satan himself, although I think it was caused by the government mandated vaccinations before kindergarten. It's very controversial but tiny doses of Cannabis is the only thing that keep me stable and otherwise sober. If I can't medicate with Cannabis I can't control my alcoholism, this disorder is that bad. God is good but the church is devastating to people with mental illness. I really hope God understands my weakness

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

The church needs to turn off the tv and other propaganda outlets. All the bogus school shootings have got all the gullible sheep running scared of people with less than perfect mental health

[@karolinaszczudlo9871]

Did apostoles believed in reincarnation???

[@bruceschweyer896]

Far too many practitioners shy away from the notion that they're having to deal with emotional illnesses. There is such a thing as emotional illness, and it is something of great enormity. However, there really is no such thing as mental illness. We all have full cognition and awareness of our worlds. There are those who disagree with me. Nevertheless, the mental and emotional aspects of being are not the same thing.

[@angelaholt1537]

I think you should take a class in psychology and get educated before you say there is no such thing as mental illness. I'm a Christian and I have worked in mental health for most of my adult life and I have diagnosed depression, anxiety and adhd. I have also been educated on psychology and the human brain.

[@Jo-lp1px]

But that’s just it- when you have a mental disorder, you are out of control of your thoughts, emotions and sometimes behaviors too. That’s when it gets dangerous. It tears your life apart, you cannot function. And it’s not for just a night or two and goes away. It’s for months and months. Can you imagine this happening to you or someone you love? Neither could I until I lived it myself. I have no problem hearing your views, I hope that you are open as well.

[@islam9.0]

Islam complements other religions, as it is mentioned in the Torah and the Injeel that there will come a messenger whose name will be Ahmad and the nation of Muhammad that God favored over many of those before them because they obey God and enjoin good and forbid evil. Among the good qualities of Islam are the enjoining good and forbidding evil, benevolence to the offender, supplicating for him with guidance and good manners, turning a blind eye to what is forbidden, preserving chastity, living a lasting heartfelt happiness that is found only in Islam, avoiding vices, loving goodness for all people, and pardoning the oppressor who repented and not oppressing people or Eating the rights of others.. Advice for you. Enter Islam. Just try and read the Qur’an

[@vinayg5012]

Ur a***

[@Mizreg]

18:30 The strong are those who are spiritual? The strong bear each others burdens? Being spiritual equals carrying each others burdens? I would define carrying each others burdens differently that 'being spiritual'. I would define it as being moral. Where this man says grace he should say morality. When he refers to 'Jezus', he is really referring to our sense of conscience. Let me tell you one thing: you do not need Jezus to have a conscience or to be moral. This video contains classic examples of typical Christian rhetoric which takes an example of a good and rationally moral human trait and uses a different word for it. Morality and social proactivity become 'grace', your rational conscience becomes your 'relationship with Jezus'. It is one of the ways in which Christians, but also other religious speakers across the internet and in places of worship, try to convince you that you can only achieve these things in the way they achieve them; through their religion. This is simply not true. It doesn't matter if you believe in this God or that God or no God at all. Anyone can achieve morality and conscience in the way that fits them best. What nobody should do is impose their preferred method of sustaining their good / virtuous / moral (all the same thing) on others. Everyone should have the right to opportunity to develop this capability in their own way.

[@brokengirl8619]

No

[@wrk2115]

Christianity is a fairy tale

[@wrk2115]

Wrong

[@davemiller4217]

Your a figment of the world's imagination

[@Jo-lp1px]

It may seem too good to be true, but many of us have experienced it and it set us free from so many things and brought peace. I hope you experience it too.

[@brokengirl8619]

Stop forcing your stuff on others.