[Corin Stormhands]

My pastor holds the view the Psychology only exists to help us deal with the GUILT of our sin and not the sin itself.

So tell me ksen. When I went into a deep depression following my round with cancer, just exactly what sin did I need to deal with?

I was meeting regularly with my Pastor at the time (a good Evangelical Presbyterian). He insisted I go to a counselor.

Thank God he did.

[ksen]

Corin, I'm not going to comment on your past medical condition. For all I know your depression could have been brought on medically because of your cancer or the treatment you were receiving.

I'm sure your pastor gave you great advice.

[Gamecock]

Corin,

I see a clear difference between what you underwent and what the article is describing.

A "low self esteem' is quite different from clinical depression.

The main problem in our culture isn't a low self esteem, but rather a high self esteem. Folks are not taught that they are creatures, and God is Creator. People are taught that they are wonderful little bundles of protoplasm and they deserve only the best. (ala Joel Osteen)

When something untoward happens (and it will) they crumble.

[walden]

"When I went into a deep depression following my round with cancer, just exactly what sin did I need to deal with? "

I have never experienced what I would call a "deep" depression, but I have dealt with fairly serious anxiety and depression in my life. So, I'm not speaking to your specific experience, but I can say that for myself I have realized that when I get into these things, what is happening is that I have lost some of my faith in God, and most of my trust in Him-- that is my sin. Spending more time in prayer, in reading and study, and in church always help me.

I do know that some depression is chemically based, but I'm pretty sure mine never has been.