We generally do not engage
others who are blogging as there is no end to the controversies in which
we could involve ourselves. We also rarely post guest bloggers. Today
we make an exception to both general policies to bring you an important
article from our friend “Ab” Abercrombie.
In recent weeks, an article appearing on
the Internet has caused great stir in the biblical counseling community,
and in the Body of Christ at large. There has been much debate through
the years regarding psychology, psychiatry, and medication, as they
relate to and interface with biblical truth. This latest addition is no
different except it advances opinion and position without biblical
consideration.
The article “Listening to Prozac…and to the Scriptures: A Primer on Psychoactive Medications”
is written by Dr. Michael Emlet (M.Div., M.D.), a faculty member of the
Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF). As a medical
doctor and theologian, Dr. Emlet should be considered an expert in this
matter. However, a thorough review of the article reveals a position,
which is unbiblical in its foundation.
The article begins with reference to two
different case studies; one benefiting from medication; another showing
no gain and feeling a conviction to live medication free. The author
speaks to the conundrum of these diverse situations and suggests,
rightfully, that medication has become commonplace in the Christian
community and counselors must increase our knowledge of pharmacology.
But Dr. Emlet also states “we need a biblically-based philosophy to
guide the use or non-use of medications” (Emlet, p 1).
Amen…I thought. Then I read the rest of the article. Continue at Abercrombie
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