Godsdiens: middeL tot verslawing of tot heling?
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Date
2010
Authors
Coetzer, W. C.
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Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State
Abstract
There are two sides to religion, on the one hand the threat that implies emotional pain
and addiction, on the other hand the healing and liberating effect of a balanced and
healthy religion. In this article the focus is on the former. Factors which render people
vulnerable to spiritual addiction are put on the table. Similarities between a dysfunctional
family system and a dysfunctional church system as well as parallels between alcoholic
families and dysfunctional Christian families play a significant role in this respect.
Linking up with this we have a great measure of similarity between chemical addiction
and religious addiction. Further attention is given to the progressive character of the
process of addiction, the process of breaking free from the sick system as well as the
various areas demanding attention during the process of healing. Concerning the latter
particular attention is given to behaviour which could lead to a relapse.
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Keywords
Religious addiction, Spiritual addiction, Toxic religion, Toxic faith
Citation
Coetzer, W. C. (2010). godsdiens: middel tot verslawing of tot heling?. Acta Theologica, 30(1), 19-38.