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Great thread. Also complex.

I must say from experience that counseling is an excellent course of action. But as Ohio has suggested, just any ole counselor may not do.

KSA is right that we in the 21st century have tended to ignore the reality of demons, yet those who have not tend to find everything wrong to be a demon.

Igzy has really hit the target. It is extremely complex. The soul is not inherently bad. Counseling is not a boogeyman nor is it a panacea.

Some rant against the “chicken soup for the soul” ideas, yet forget that common kindness is the second half of the great commandment — love your neighbor as yourself.

Others rely on such self-help teachings exclusively and miss that the way, truth and life are only in Christ, as is true peace.

I’m still getting my mind around this one. May not have any specific comments, but this is an important thread for consideration.

Thanks, YP.