sabby & everyone,

I apologize if it seemed like I was debating religion here, b/c that wasn't my intention. I wrote in my post that if religion helps people have the faith to deal with their struggles, then it's a good thing. But when it stigmatizes MI then it isn't. We have been stigmatized long enough. Also, while I feel that it's acceptable for someone here to discuss how religion per se or spirituality is helping them, I strongly oppose anyone citing a specific religion. This is a MENTAL HEALTH site & not a religious site, & IT IS AGAINST THE GUIDELINES OF THIS SITE to do that, which is why there is a SPIRITUALITY forum, where people may discuss their higher power. They may write about their higher power in any forum, but many people do refer to specific religions in many, many posts which I've read but refrained from addressing that. I do not understand why those posts aren't moderated when they clearly go against the guidelines.

I wasn't debating religion, but commenting on demonic possesion, which is conducive to previous posts in this thread & my point was valid. The religious "debate" didn't start until someone made a comment about my being a hypocrite b/c I state Hell as my location, which is obviously a joke.

I hope this clarifies things. Let's carry on with the topic now please.