DB question with reply

One thread of 400-450 words for each thread, the student must support their assertions with at least two (2) scholarly citations in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published withing the last ten (10) years. Acceptable sources include your textbook and peer reviewed journal articles.

Reference Books for Discussion Board: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5 (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Association Publishing. ISBN: 9780890425558.

Kring, A. M., Johnson, S. L., Davison, G., & Neale, J. (2018). Abnormal psychology: The science and treatment of psychological disorders (14th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 9781119456230.

Post: Based on your understanding of a Christian worldview, how would you define psychopathology? What does the Bible say about abnormality? What is the secular view of abnormality?

Replies provide specific replies 200-250 words that interact with the thread and foster discussion (e.g., assuming an opposing postition or role of a professional in the field, 3 strategies or considerations for him or her to address). Include a question or questions in your reply to engage your peer in more discussion. Each reply must incorporate at least one (1) citation in APA format.

Classmate Olivia; This is a rather tricky prompt because I feel that my worldview and my personal view of Christianity are two different views. I see the Christian world view as defining psychopathology as determined to be sin in one’s life and they need to repent and get in alignment with God. I get this idea from Romans 3:23-24- “All have sinned and fall short of the God’s glory, but all are treated as righteous freely by his grace because of the ransom that was paid by Christ Jesus” (CEB). I find it similar to the thought like there is no way to be the best you can be if the best is God. Yes, God loves us and He always will, however in the eyes of other Christians who have a conservative way of living, the judgment is harsh.

My personal views, I find that God is a God love more than anything else. He loves each and everyone of us, therefore we should not determine or judge whether or not someone is right or not right with God because is up to him/her and God. I get this idea from John 13: 34- “I give to you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other” (CEB). I believe the secular view of abnormality is much more conducive to the idea of getting help instead of trying to carry it all by oneself or by feeling one is broken since he/she cannot seem to fix it with God. Therapy is a much more acceptable action to take in today’s society and is seen as more helpful than people gave credit for. Abnormality and psychological disorder can be defined by the DSM-5 a problem that is causing “personal distress”. “violation of social norms”, and “disability and dysfunction.” (DSM-5, 2017). So in my eyes, the secular definition tends to convey the idea that there is something to be done by this, compared to the Christian idea that one must do better.

Resources

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-5. (2017). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association.

Holy bible. ceb. (2014). Abingdon Press.