Re: Christian Counselor

I feel it is important to distinguish belief in God from being a Christian. Belief in God simply relays faith that the universe is not an accident, and that there is a context in which we exist. Beliefs in God are as varied as the individuals who believe.

Christianity is a very specific belief system. It has rules which must be followed. Christianity states categorically that premarital sex is a sin, masturbation is a sin, and homosexuality is a sin. These are not trivial or incidental suppositions, especially in the field of psychotherapy. When you claim the title of Christian Counselor, it conveys very specific values. I wonder, is a Christian Counselor "genuine" when working with someone they believe is going to hell?

I don't believe the criticism of those who "enjoy bashing God in psychology" is either accurate or fair, at least in my case. It is a mistake to confuse belief in God with Christianity...they are by no means synonymous.

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Re: Christian Counselor, by Kimberly, 5/7/00 Re: Christian Counselor, by jacksteel50@yahoo.com, 05/07/01

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