
You “just want attention,” Part 2
Because of my observation that the Church seems to be complicit in the silence surrounding mental illness and perpetuating the negativity associated with needing attention, I did a research paper on Psalm 88. This psalm is the only one in the Psalter […]
Because of my observation that the Church seems to be complicit in the silence surrounding mental illness and perpetuating the negativity associated with needing attention, I did a research paper on Psalm 88. This psalm is the only one in the Psalter that does not end with at least a bit of a nod toward God. Today’s culture would probably diagnose the psalmist as “just wanting attention.” When I read this psalm, I feel like depression is being given a canonized voice. What follows is the conclusion to my exegesis paper (the whole thing was 21 pages so I won’t be posting the whole thing). (more…)
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