Counseling

Tim Keller: “I think David’s groundbreaking work on idolatry showed that the Bible speaks to both (a) corporate, systemic evil in family and social systems and also (b) how sin distorts the inner life, creating denial, false identities, a ‘delusional field,’ and harmful motivations.

“The law specifically attempts to restrict health care providers from performing and advertising efforts to change the gender identity and sexual orientation of a minor. … In doing so, the law specifically targets conversion therapy techniques, which were originally ordered by physicians, therapists and psychologists/psychiatrists.” - Jurist

“In the lawsuit, Doyle argued that the law violates the freedom of speech and freedom of religion rights of both he and his clients.” - CPost

Psychology Finally Finds God

“…when pastors were asked about their qualifications for handling sexual problems, less than a third of them reported that they felt ‘very qualified’ to address 15 of the 18 sexual issues in the survey.” - C. Post

Why Pope’s Response to a Gay Man is Wrong, But in Line With Many Evangelicals

“To learn more about the specific types of counseling Americans are seeking out, MidAmerica Nazarene University recently performed a study where they looked at and analyzed Google search data—and the results are surprising.” CToday

Jay Adams: It would be less than honest to allow potential counselors to think that counseling is a neatly-tied, easily-unwrapped package of goodies. It isn’t … Jesus calls no sissies to be counselors! Can you measure up to the task?

“A proposed law in California could outlaw helping people with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender-identity confusion. If passed, the bill, introduced last month by Assemblyman Evan Low, would be the most expansive ban on therapy related to sexual orientation and gender in the country.” BPNews