This week, we discussed the Christian response to perpetrators, both within the church and therapy. It was a fascinating conversation made even better by Lauren's smores. Karsten started the discussion off with an excerpt from "What's So Amazing About Grace", a book that is highly recommended for all to read. A few of the questions that emerged during our discussion were:
- What is Grace? And what is Truth?
- How are Christians to respond to sin with Grace and Truth?
- Is there a difference between sins?
- Can you hold forgiveness and anger at the same time?
- Is it okay, based upon individual experiences, for Christian counselors to turn certain clients away?
- How do we hold the tension of God's love for the person who committed the crime and the victim?
It was a challenging and thought provoking discussion. I was greatly blessed by each person's thoughts and questions (even the numerous Devil's Advocates). Since Joon was gone, I took the role of note taker and did not do it justice. The conversation would engross me and I would forget to take notes.
Next week, Lauren will prepare a topic and post it here on the blog. We will not meet at my house next week- Ryan and I both have an internship requirement that evening.
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