Bible & Depression
Depression is something that a lot of people suffer with in modern times and there is very much a tug-of-war between "modern science" and the Bible in terms of depression, how it should be dealt with and what actually makes things worse. The same can be said of the broader medical field as some people rely on faith alone rather than the "poison" and such of modern medicine. As with most things, neither extreme is wise and a middle ground that recognizes both science and faith should emerge. While it is possible to read too much into certain clips and phrases in the Bible, there are certainly portions and passages where depression certainly was pointed to or that almost certainly existed with or without mention.
Analysis
The passages about Adam and Eve are a good starting point when it comes to depression and negative feelings. Indeed, Adam and Eve surely felt guilty and dejected when they realized the gravity of what they did when they ate the forbidden fruit. Perhaps a much better example was the plight of Job later in the Old Testament. Of course, it is cited directly by God that Job did not lose faith even in light of the horrific...
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