Posted on 03/10/2008 5:10:19 AM PDT by Gamecock
The release of a recent study that found Utah is the most depressed state in the country is leading to controversial questions about whether there is a correlation between depression and the Mormon faith. Ultimately, the reason behind Utahs mass depression is unknown. However, Dr. Curtis Canning, a psychiatrist and former president of the Utah Psychiatric Association, believes there is a cultural factor involved, especially with Mormon women who may feel that in order to be a good mother and wife, they have to put on this mask of perfection. They cant show their tears, depression or agony.
But Brent Scharman, a psychologist and the assistant commissioner of LDS Family Services, isnt convinced theres a crisis in Utah and the Mormon church. Instead he cites the fact that religion is good support that creates a positive network and helps people get through crises and deal with long-term problems.
Are there people who feel Im not living up to the LDS ideal, or Im not living up to my familys expectations? Absolutely, there is no question. But having done counseling outside the LDS community, I saw people there, too, who were depressed because of perfectionism, he said. I wouldnt say it is any worse here than in more diverse communities.
What do you think about Scharmans point that the pursuit of perfection in any religious community can be a root of depression? Is this something you have observed in your congregation?
I was born in INDIANapolis in INDIANa and it wasn’t ‘til I went west that I saw an actual INDIAN!
You have posted a LIST withOUT the required frame around it.
For penance you are to do 47 Hail Joseph’s and stay off of these threads for a week.
Yeah; I saw it.
More to come...
Those groups will ACCEPT rank sinners in their midst.
And work on them to get them to live up to the expectations of Christ.
LDS folks tend to have to be good to get INTO the church.
bump
Shoot and darn it. I don’t know HOW to post a frame. Will you freepmail me with the supersacred html language?
Pay lay ale!
Here is YOUR error:
You seem to think that ALL exers are bitter.
The ones in THESE threads are quite happy.
How do YOU reconcile that conundrum?
THIS may have been a trigger.
Like...ELSIE just MIGHT still be beating his wife.
LOL!
HELL no!
We do NOTHING in secret!
The hangrip follows... |
MORMON
Some Characteristics...
1-Critics should be silenced. 2-Anything remotely unfavorable to the church is ANTI-MORMON and should be quickly labeled as such. 3-Balance is not required or desired. Everything in print should sing the unending praises of Jesus true cult. 4-Jesus has one true church. All other opinions are of Satan and should be held with the appropriate contempt. 5-Mormons are the moral majority and have the right, or even duty, to correct the misinformed. 6-Free speech should be allowed so that people can freely praise the church. Other forms of free speech are unnecessary. 7-The Mormon church is responsible for everything good in Utah and nothing bad. If you feel the church may be associated with something negative please refer to point two above. 8-Opinions other that the correct Mormon opinion are invalid, offensive, and not worthy of voice. 9-The Mormon church has never done anything to be ashamed of. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!!!! |
Please do not use expletives on the Religion Forum.
1-Critics should be silenced. 2-Anything remotely unfavorable to the church is ANTI-MORMON and should be quickly labeled as such. 3-Balance is not required or desired. Everything in print should sing the unending praises of Jesus true cult. 4-Jesus has one true church. All other opinions are of Satan and should be held with the appropriate contempt. 5-Mormons are the moral majority and have the right, or even duty, to correct the misinformed. 6-Free speech should be allowed so that people can freely praise the church. Other forms of free speech are unnecessary. 7-The Mormon church is responsible for everything good in Utah and nothing bad. If you feel the church may be associated with something negative please refer to point two above. 8-Opinions other that the correct Mormon opinion are invalid, offensive, and not worthy of voice. 9-The Mormon church has never done anything to be ashamed of. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!!!! ... |
I've learned the language of the HTML god! OH boy!, I'll get to earn the triple kingdom in the third realm of the sandbox.
Sounds Catholic.
Nice try all one has to do is read these threads of the Xers and anti’s
Now, what are you accusing me of? This sort of thing is getting a little old.
Been there done that!
I am just so thankful I found “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!”
How do YOU reconcile that conundrum?
Bitter xers and anti’s happiness comes from slaming the LDS!
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