[lcall]

You need to know that you are a child of a loving (just and merciful) God, a Heavenly Father who has a plan, that there is a reason we live in a world where things can be very hard, that this life is not the end, and that eventually, it will indeed all be sorted out. Be patient (easy to say, I know, but I have some experience to back it up). Avoid things that deny you of opportunities, and which you alone cannot un-do. It can be OK, really.

(More, if desired, at simple site in my profile; nothing for sale.)

[RichardCA]

I will definitely say that healing has a spiritual dimension to it, and it is a thing that happens to people who have had the worst kinds of trauma.

The way it seems to go is that people find others who can help in their healing and there may in fact be a "God consciousness" at play.

It's also true that people find other labels for the same thing, some call it Shamanism, it goes all the way back before Christianity, back to the times when all we had were tribal rituals.

It can happen in any culture under any belief system, and those who have seen it know what it is. The common theme is always one of giving, that by helping others you indirectly heal your own trauma.

To be clear, I'm not saying this doesn't happen under the Judeo-Christian paradigm. But that's all it is, a framework for accessing a phenomenon that is done from one human being to another. Here, now, and in this life.

[lcall]

And there is so much more. We believe there are records for Christianity going back to Adam. But to believe that, one has to find out whether some other things are true. I have learned that one can do so. It puts many things into perspective, the first parts of the promise fulfilled, of peace in this life, and eternal life in the world to come. I know it is true, having examined it over time, and tested it in sufficient detail, for myself.

[mmh0000]

Yes, an invisible magic sky monster will save you!

Layering the paranoid delusions of the religious nut jobs onto someone who is already having mental health issues is not the correct answer.

[lcall]

Given some things going on in the world, I can almost see why you would say this.

However, I have learned some things for myself, and cannot deny what I know is true. As noted before, there is much more detail, including how I have determined this for myself. It is actually a big help amid big challenges in life.

I appreciate thoughtful replies, especially with any downvotes (and more especially if you have explored my site, in the profile).

[johnea]

Ah yes, the absentee father theory

Many stone age adherents believe there's an invisible jewish guy in outer space listening to us.

Millions have been killed by these fanatics through the millenia.

Apparently you're supposed to take some solace from that...

[lcall]

(I posted a better answer at the other, similar reply to my comment.)