I wonder just how far we are "suffering mental *" within the church context with the investigation of the topic of chronic mental disability "are? This my helplessness and strain appears in the (community) practice yet apparent than in so-called physical Disabilities, I am mistaken there? When I consider the results of my MTh thesis, then this is so.
When I search for reasons why we do with our mental limitations even more difficult, although I can think of a few, but they strike me as untenable as those related to physical limitations. I know
The statistics show clearly a sharp increase in mental diseases. Unilateral healing or suffering theology seems to me there in the middle in the (community) life again not suffice.
I wish this church and Christians who pray in faith in God's power to recover for (mentally and physically) sick people for healing can and at the same time is willing to accept lack of healing affected equally, integrate, and (he) must appear. Mercy (according to etymology of "arm-hearted," virtually a heart for the poor have) must necessarily pass as a prayer for healing. It must also be prepared to accompany a man in his continued suffering and comforting assist. This attitude seems to me the way required not only by a trained pastoral clergy, but should actually be part of an inclusive church atmosphere.
Admittedly, these are again very unfinished, fragmentary thoughts. What supplement do you want?
* The fact that the distinction between mental and physical illnesses, given the totality of human suffering is difficult, I am aware. Physical disabilities often occur in combination with psychological suffering, and vice versa, etc.
