Pastoral, as in like a Pastor?
he was trying to lead a lost sheep away from something that is harmful
sin is harmful to the human person in a core and fundamental way
sin harms the soul
is not the purpose of counselling to facilitate healing? or lead people on a healthier life path?
neither healing or a healthy life path are possible while committing unnatural acts
Repelling and alienating people are not effective ways to "facilitate healing."
When I look at people who are involved with ministry, it often seems as if those who think they can facilitate healing by repelling and alienating people are often overly controlling and self-righteous.
I think that they make themselves feel better by driving people away by reading them the riot act--they've done their officious duty. They've stood up for truth, justice and the narrow-gate-to-heaven way. They can play the martyr, even, because their technique didn't work.
Rather than learn what is more effective, they can pat themselves on the back (which feeds into their own addiction to be the voices of morality).
Upvote
0