Truth in Love TIL 495: Destigmatizing Addiction (feat. Mark Shaw)
Dec 9, 2024
Mark Shaw, Pastor of counseling and founder of the Addiction Connection, dives deep into the stigma surrounding addiction. He discusses the impact of harmful terminology and how shifting away from labels like 'addict' can foster healing. Shaw emphasizes the importance of biblical language, which offers hope through faith. He also introduces his new booklet aimed at destigmatizing addiction, highlighting the transformative power of compassion and personal responsibility in the journey toward redemption.
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Stigmatization and God's Design
- Stigmatization damages reputations and makes individuals feel less human.
- This act of dehumanization goes against God's design, as everyone is made in His image.
Unintended Consequences of Labeling
- The secular world's attempt to destigmatize mental health through labeling has unintentionally created further stigma.
- This is primarily because labeling inherently defines some individuals as abnormal, thereby creating a divide.
The Flaw in Secular Labeling
- The world's rejection of terms like "addict" highlights the inherent flaw in secular labeling.
- Biblical language offers a different approach, acknowledging sin while providing hope through redemption.