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In Resurrecting the Person, John Swinton argues that while mental illnesses are often biological and genetic in origin, the real handicap experienced by individuals is imposed by the types of reactions, values, and attitudes which are typical of contemporary western society. In other words, how a mental illness is experienced has much to do with how it is socially constructed. How will the church react to this suggestion? Swinton suggests that the key to the effective pastoral care of individuals with severe mental illness lies not only within the realms of psychiatry, therapy, and pharmacological intervention, but in the rehumanization which is borne within the relationship of friendship.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Outstanding - Voices Heard that in Church too often are Silenced
25 Sep 2008
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This is a profound book that addresses issues of mental health within the context of the Religious Community.
It is academically well referenced, socially relavent and further it helps to explain why Churches by and large are not addressing these elements of our general society without necessarily just unilaterally condemning them as uncaring and unfeeling. The assumption is made that many would respond better if they were aware of the issues and equipped better to address them.
The primary thrust of this book builds upon the theme of working redemption and resurrection into the lives of those who appear to be among the most ostracized and alienated within our society; namely those suffering from profound mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, manic depression and cyclical depression, although it is by no means limited to those and in fact the general principles brought forth could be applied in other areas as well.
Intentional relationship building is a recurrent theme here, especially with those who may lack the resources, abilities or opportunities to reciprocate or indeed, may even repell or reject such overtures. The theme of Christ's focus upon those who are poor, outcast and without the ability to respond in kind is suggested as a reflection of Christ's ministry through his Church which must be intentionally fostered and inculcated rather than just expecting that it will happen spontaneously.
A very insightful discourse upon the nature of schizophrenia introduces this book, whcih seeks to dispel the stereotypes common in our society which sadly are reflected in our religious communities too. The theme of institutionalization which (necessarily at times) spirits these sufferers out of sight and thus out of mind is looked at and placed in the context of the need for those sufferers to build to the highest possible context of their resources and abilities toward participation and expression within the community of the Church.
This book is a natural for those in chaplaincy ministry, advocacy roles or counselling communities. It is well enough written though that it can be read for great benefit by Pastors, Church Leaders and even family members, caregivers and those wrestling with mental illness with the resources to interact with such a book.
I recommend this book very highly.
5 stars.
Bart Breen
It is academically well referenced, socially relavent and further it helps to explain why Churches by and large are not addressing these elements of our general society without necessarily just unilaterally condemning them as uncaring and unfeeling. The assumption is made that many would respond better if they were aware of the issues and equipped better to address them.
The primary thrust of this book builds upon the theme of working redemption and resurrection into the lives of those who appear to be among the most ostracized and alienated within our society; namely those suffering from profound mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, manic depression and cyclical depression, although it is by no means limited to those and in fact the general principles brought forth could be applied in other areas as well.
Intentional relationship building is a recurrent theme here, especially with those who may lack the resources, abilities or opportunities to reciprocate or indeed, may even repell or reject such overtures. The theme of Christ's focus upon those who are poor, outcast and without the ability to respond in kind is suggested as a reflection of Christ's ministry through his Church which must be intentionally fostered and inculcated rather than just expecting that it will happen spontaneously.
A very insightful discourse upon the nature of schizophrenia introduces this book, whcih seeks to dispel the stereotypes common in our society which sadly are reflected in our religious communities too. The theme of institutionalization which (necessarily at times) spirits these sufferers out of sight and thus out of mind is looked at and placed in the context of the need for those sufferers to build to the highest possible context of their resources and abilities toward participation and expression within the community of the Church.
This book is a natural for those in chaplaincy ministry, advocacy roles or counselling communities. It is well enough written though that it can be read for great benefit by Pastors, Church Leaders and even family members, caregivers and those wrestling with mental illness with the resources to interact with such a book.
I recommend this book very highly.
5 stars.
Bart Breen
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
We are all in this together.
4 July 2007
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I agree with this author's viewpoint that the church needs to be a leader in the area of being friends with people with mental health problems. As a chaplain, my ministry is with people on a locked Behavioral Care Unit where we have prayer service every week day. The prayers the patients pray at our service are about stopping prejudice toward the mentally ill, understanding of who the mentally ill are, and asking forgiveness of others and self-forgiveness. Once in prayer service as the chaplain I prayed that God would bless me in my anxiety; one of the patients afterward said, "you get it! We are all in this together!" And, we are. I found myself feeling excited that there is print material on this topic, thank you John Swinton. I definitely recommend this book if you are a spiritual director, chaplain, pastor/minister, Steven's minister or Befriender.
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