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Health, Fitness and Religion

2023-07-05T23:16:49-04:00

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Is every promise in the Book really mine when it comes to adult children?

Last updated on: July 5, 2023 at 11:16 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Promise or general principle? “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22: 6 People often “claim” verses like the one above as promises that they can hold on to. But is this really a promise? One of the songs I remember from my childhood includes the following lyrics: “Every promise in the book is mine, Every chapter, every verse, every line….” The book the song... Read more

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Family, Parenting and Religion

2023-07-02T13:14:01-04:00

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“Sometimes you have to fight when you’re a man” – Kenny Rogers’ lesson for today’s church

Last updated on: July 2, 2023 at 1:14 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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I was recently informed that the Christian mission organization that ran a school I once attended had recently issued a formal apology to former students who had been victims of various forms of abuse while enrolled there. I couldn’t help thinking about the significance of this, considering the fact that the person now at the helm of the organization had nothing to do with any of the occurrences and was probably not even a member of the organization... Read more

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Relationships and Religion

2023-06-28T16:36:20-04:00

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God’s umbrella is big enough!

Last updated on: June 28, 2023 at 4:36 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Shiny Happy People – “derogatory and sensationalized” or a reality check? The recent docuseries Shiny Happy People has brought to light some of the disturbing behind- the- scene realities of the lives of the famous Duggar family and the teachings of Bill Gothard, the founder of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, which they promoted. The Duggars (Jim Bob and Michelle) have responded to the docuseries with a statement on their family website, which reads in part: “The recent ‘documentary’... Read more

Evangelical

Family, Parenting and Religion

umbrella of protection

2023-06-18T15:19:23-04:00

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“Just because I’m a woman”

Last updated on: June 18, 2023 at 3:19 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Dolly Parton’s message to the church Dolly Parton recently released a song titled “Don’t make me have to come down there”. Released on her 77th birthday, the song was based on a dream, in which she says God spoke from a mountain, warning that if we didn’t pay attention to Him, the consequences would be dire. Many people within the present-day church would probably be quick to assume that this message is for people outside the church, and it may... Read more

Evangelical

Relationships and Religion

2023-06-14T09:52:09-04:00

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Shiny and Happy, but only on TV?

Last updated on: June 14, 2023 at 9:52 am By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Lessons from the story of America’s favorite TV family “Shiny, Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets” is Amazon Prime’s new docuseries based on the story of the famous Duggar family of TLC’s Nineteen and Counting, and the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), the “parachurch” organization that they actively promoted. I never actually watched the reality show while it was on TV, but since I have been researching and writing about various forms of abuse in religious settings, I recently took... Read more

Evangelical

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2023-06-07T21:12:30-04:00

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Abuse is not the same as persecution!

Last updated on: June 7, 2023 at 9:12 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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I recently read an essay that outlined the reasons why women don’t report sexual harassment and rape. One of the main reasons given was the gender power differential. Another reason given for the reluctance of women to report was the fear that they would either not be believed or would be blamed for the assault. The author reflects on how perpetrators often wield power over their victims, making them vulnerable. Unfortunately, abused women often lack support from the very institutions... Read more

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2023-05-31T21:35:47-04:00

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Toxic masculinity and victim blaming perpetrate sexual abuse in the church

Last updated on: May 31, 2023 at 9:35 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Image by author Several years ago, I gave a talk on recognizing child abuse to the workers in the church I was attending at the time. I thought it might be a good idea to reach out to other churches in the area and give the same talk. Though I... Read more

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2023-05-24T13:22:08-04:00

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Why churches need to address mental health issues

Last updated on: May 24, 2023 at 1:22 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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May is mental health month and this is an opportunity to address the role of churches and the faith community at large in helping people to cope with mental illness. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes that faith and community leaders are often the first point of contact when people face mental health problems. Their website has a useful resource that provides guidance for faith and community leaders in terms of handling mental health crises. This... Read more

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