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by cantrip 3073 days ago
I have to say I disagree with the son of David.

If a man has a hundred children and lives many years but cannot enjoy his prosperity, a licensed therapist and possibly medication to deal with depression would be much preferable to being stillborn.

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Joy cannot be prescribed
If the lack of joy is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain it absolutely can be prescribed.

Cliche nonsense or outdated Biblical advice actively hurts people in this case.

Chemical imbalance theory still disproven
Definition of a theory is rational explanation that is unproven.