By: Anne Marie Henderson

Anne Marie Henderson — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:55:48 +0000

Thanks for that posting. Many Christians fail to realise that schizophrenia is a medical condition at all and treat those who suffer from it as if they have simply strayed or are not committing themselves to the Lord as they should. We had a precious family member who suffered severely from this condition at times but he was a lovely Godly man and his condition caused himself great distress when he was aware of it. The lack of compassion, empathy and understanding from some in the church even to the point of condemning the use of necessary medication only served to make the situation worse. I cannot understand why they feel it sensible to accept medical help for physical conditions but believe it is wrong for mental conditions. Mental is not the same as spiritual. I thank the Great Physician that he gives earthly physicians the talents and skills to deal with this distressing medical condition and I also praise him that our family member is now, I believe, with the Lord who loved him and saved him from all the effects sin has brought into human existence.

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By: Anne Marie Henderson