You mean like why some people have mental illnesses?
Yes. Does God have a purpose for mental illness?
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You mean like why some people have mental illnesses?
3.) Does your religion say that mental illnesses aren't caused by demons and that seeking psychiatric health or medication is perfectly acceptable.
Yes. Does God have a purpose for mental illness?
I agree with you. I think at times people are over medicated.Yes. Though I would add the words "while following good judgment" to the end of that sentence.
E.g., medications have side-effects, and their use may just paper over what are non-chemical issues. Medications are unfortunately handed out far too easily these days.
Rannoch said:Yes. Does God have a purpose for mental illness?
I would ask, why would God have a purpose for mental illnesses?
Since I'm an atheist and non-religious, the only logical means for seeking a cure for mental illness would be to seek professional help and not depend on religious superstitious guru's for any counseling whatsoever.I was wondering how does your religion deal with mental illnesses? (You know like schizophrenia, bipolar, anxiety disorder, etc).
Again, as an atheist, supernatural forces are purely imaginary and go no further than the mind. They are myths formed out of ignorance and superstition.1.) Does your religious beliefs teach you that mental illnesses are caused by demons? Or some other supernatural force.
2.) Does your religion tell you that mental illnesses are not caused by demons, however, reject modern treatments for them such as medication or seeking some psychiatric health. Instead, just teach that you should pray to God to help cure you.
As I said in the beginning, seeking professional help is the most logical and rational means for treatment of mental illnesses. Depending on the severity of a persons condition, I have no problems with properly prescribed medications and drugs by a verified professional.3.) Does your religion say that mental illnesses aren't caused by demons and that seeking psychiatric health or medication is perfectly acceptable.
The problem I've always had with religion and mental illness is the implications of mental illness upon my understanding of 'free will'.
If someone is compelled by mental illness to act a certain way, does this impact upon conscience and the will to act