The first time I heard Dr Street preach was in South Africa on 27 May 2001 - on my birthday - and his message concerned Matt 22:37-39 and self-love, a message that changed my life. Nearly 19 years later, and I still remember it well. I have been an evangelical Christian for 3 decades, and till today, I have not seen or heard of ONE instance where parents abused their children or their wives. I have heard and seen marital problems, but not abuse. So, my experience flatly opposes some of the wild opinions below.
In my own experience investigating child abuse, I have seen child abuse prevalent in non-Christian homes for many various reasons. However, I do believe it can happen in Christian homes.
My apologies Daniel. My comments were directed to Psycho Therapist who seemed to make a huge assumption about Christian homes. I should have made that clear. Psycho Therapist certainly doesn't sound like a Christian.
@@lcswlcastherapist1575 I read Sam Harris. His arguments are not convincing. I'm still a devout Christian. I suggest you read Vox Day on Harris. Much more convincing.
Does biblical counseling include legal mandates such as a duty to report child abuse? As a secular counselor, I wonder if this type of counseling includes legal protections that priests benefit from
Only depending on which state they live by, sadly. In 33 states clergy are exempt from being mandated reporters- also, those who undergo this training are not licensed counselors and not mandated reporters either
@@MsKati30 Usually biblical counselors will outline reporting in a signed document with counseled person. Sadly, some will stop and not accept counseling.
Child abuse is not as common in Christian homes as it is in secular? What is this remark based off? Is there honesty in the counseling sessions? How many sessions have been done for one man to find this out? Child abuse is common regardless of the labels of Christian and secular. How advanced is this course anyway?
It sounds like your hatred for Christianity has blinded you from any meaningful discussion or intellectual honesty. I hope and pray the Lord will show you your sin and grant you faith in Jesus Christ.
Larry Lynch nice assumption. I am a believer for over 20 years. Why not ask before assuming? Scripture encourages us to be quick to listen and slow to speak.
The first time I heard Dr Street preach was in South Africa on 27 May 2001 - on my birthday - and his message concerned Matt 22:37-39 and self-love, a message that changed my life. Nearly 19 years later, and I still remember it well. I have been an evangelical Christian for 3 decades, and till today, I have not seen or heard of ONE instance where parents abused their children or their wives. I have heard and seen marital problems, but not abuse. So, my experience flatly opposes some of the wild opinions below.
In my own experience investigating child abuse, I have seen child abuse prevalent in non-Christian homes for many various reasons. However, I do believe it can happen in Christian homes.
My apologies Daniel. My comments were directed to Psycho Therapist who seemed to make a huge assumption about Christian homes. I should have made that clear. Psycho Therapist certainly doesn't sound like a Christian.
Read Sam Harris. See the work of Psychologist Dr. M. Windell
@@lcswlcastherapist1575 I read Sam Harris. His arguments are not convincing. I'm still a devout Christian. I suggest you read Vox Day on Harris. Much more convincing.
Does biblical counseling include legal mandates such as a duty to report child abuse?
As a secular counselor, I wonder if this type of counseling includes legal protections that priests benefit from
Yes, they specifically address this in the first course on Pastoral Counseling.
Yes. Counselors are still mandated reporters.
Only depending on which state they live by, sadly. In 33 states clergy are exempt from being mandated reporters- also, those who undergo this training are not licensed counselors and not mandated reporters either
@@MsKati30 Usually biblical counselors will outline reporting in a signed document with counseled person. Sadly, some will stop and not accept counseling.
What do you do if the pastor is abusing his wife.
Wisdom
They don't care about helping anyone but themselves.
Child abuse is not as common in Christian homes as it is in secular? What is this remark based off? Is there honesty in the counseling sessions? How many sessions have been done for one man to find this out? Child abuse is common regardless of the labels of Christian and secular. How advanced is this course anyway?
Daniel, I bet child abuse is worse in Christian homes.
It sounds like your hatred for Christianity has blinded you from any meaningful discussion or intellectual honesty. I hope and pray the Lord will show you your sin and grant you faith in Jesus Christ.
Larry Lynch nice assumption. I am a believer for over 20 years. Why not ask before assuming? Scripture encourages us to be quick to listen and slow to speak.
Psycho Therapist who knows. There would have to be research onto this issue, but also not all abuse is reported, sadly enough. It is a layered issue.
There is research onto this issue as it relates to trauma. Christian belief has caused a lot of it.
This is blatant quackery. Disgusting.
And yet it makes sense.
Yet you couldn't even say why David.