From Dec 17,2015
Question:
What do a sci-fi horror B-movie and an individual employed in a local substance abuse program have in common?
Answer:
A reported covert, dark-of-night demonic exorcism in a church. Sadly, however, the apparent victim was in the throes of a full blown manic psychosis….not possessed. It makes me sad that anyone would be traumatized and confused by religiously abusive practices instead of getting the help and emotional support needed. If the details of this case are verified by investigation, this will be exposed and stopped. This is why we need a local discussion group of clergy and mental health professionals and qualified lay people to gather and talk about mental health and the church…..to respond compassionately and responsibly instead of letting such abuse masquerade as “Christian.”