Tonight was Amanda's first visit with the psychotherapist who worked with her while she was in the hospital. We met him at his group practice: Light Counseling, Incorporated.Their tag-line reads "Christ- Centered professional counseling in a caring environment."
It's not a deal breaker. Amanda has made a lot of progress with this guy, so I'm willing to trust him when he says he won't be witnessing to her, or using theology or prayer as part of her therapy.
Amanda is quite adamant that she is an atheist. I've always reassured her that if she chose to become a Christian, or follow any religious path for that matter, I would be perfectly fine with it, so long as it was her choice and wasn't something she was coerced into. I'm quite confident she can stand her ground in this regard.
It's not for nothing that I call our town East Jesus.
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Exposure to religion of all types is good for children. Knowledge is power, after all. We need to realize our kids are quite able to think for themselves, and, in combination with us sharing our experience with them, will make good decisions that, most importantly, work for them.
Good luck with Amanda. Keep the faith. Whatever form it takes. :)
I wholeheartedly agree with that WR, especially since Amanda's familial roots span Christianity and Hinduism.
I can see why Amanda likes this guy; he's very gentle and has a soft voice. He speaks to her level, and doesn't seem to dumb-down anything. Most importantly, I don't think he's going to be an enabler by allowing her to use her problems to exploit situations.
My ex went from being a mormon to an atheist. Totally blew me out of the water!
I hope this guy continues to offer her the support and therapy she needs.
And I hope she finds some sort of faith to rely on.... it's a lonely world if you don't believe in anything.
Glad she found someone she's comfortable with.
One of the things that I've learned since leaving Texas is that there actually are people who can put their religion (ie evangelical Christianity) aside, or rather not have it be the sole thing that guides their every move/thought. That said, it still makes me pause every time I do meet someone who is "Christian" in that sense, wondering if/when the judging will happen. I find myself pleasantly surprised more often than not, that it doesn't happen.
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