It’s all very well-and-good to be well-meaning, but what happens when the intentional non-harming ministers fails to fully take the culture into consideration when entering foreign lands to preach the gospel? Without intending, we sometimes can be unwittingly sowing the seeds of harm that will wreak havoc after our departure. The sad turn of events in Uganda in October 2009 is Read more
According to a World Health Organization statement from September 10, 2008, Worldwide, suicide rates have increased by 60% over the last 50 years, and the increase has been particularly marked in developing countries. Most suicides in the world occur in Asia, which is estimated to account for up to 60% of all suicides. Read more
What are the warning signs a member of your flock needs help immediately? Physical or psychological changes Withdrawal from friends Giving away personal possessions They make statements like ‘I’d be better off dead’ An article in The New York Times - The Urge to End it All - on July 6 2008 made the strong case for us to reduce the Read more
Ministers working in the area of peace may wish to consider: how will they bolster the well-being of their flock, so they don’t end up with frustrated, angry peace activists? Looking for banners? The Mennonites offer these helpful flags Looking for books? Check out author John Dear, SJ
It is the position of NonHarmingMinistries.com that it should be self-evident that physical, mental or emotional abuse in any marriage would be unacceptable to God. However, long-time victims of such abuse can come to believe the claims of their partners that they are worthless, helpless and cannot survive on their own. This has been termed “learned helplessness.” They Read more
One interesting and non-harming response might be for ministers to teach prayerful, mindfulness based stress reduction techniques. Noticing some of the unorganized suicide based on financial ruin after the economic crises, and understanding that stress crises can sometimes precipitate these suicide attempts, interested ministers might consider offering MBSR in their parishes and churches or linking forces Read more
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