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Rick White's avatar

Great post. I am a 61 yr old former pastor and I have severe CPTSD. MacArthur is very wrong on this. It’s also not the only thing he is wrong on. And he’s not the only one wrong on this. I have family members that disbelieve my CTPSD. His stance on this is shameful.

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Sarah Jean Matzke's avatar

It makes me sad, too, Jon. Especially as a mom with a son who was diagnosed with ADD at just 8-years-old. It’s unequivocally the correct diagnosis, it’s definitely not his fault, and medication, which has been very closely monitored and appropriately prescribed by his pediatrician for nearly five years now, has not damaged his brain. Quite the opposite, in fact. The medicine allows my son to focus and concentrate on his school work, daily tasks, and even deepening his relationship with Jesus. My son loves the Lord, and he loves reading his Bible. His lack of concentration is not a spiritual issue for him, although it certainly has potential to affect him spiritually. And while the medicine is not a cure or a perfect solution for my son’s ADD symptoms, it is extremely helpful. And I praise God for it!

I appreciate your candor, bravery, and respectful approach in boldly disagreeing with this highly respected Christian leader. I pray more people will read your book and seek Jesus, our source of truth for all the complicated and nuanced issues we face in this broken world.

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