Posted by Miller on December 24, 2002, at 9:01:04
In reply to Re: Trying to understand faith and depression, posted by Dinah on December 23, 2002, at 21:19:20
Dinah,
I am glad you are following me around to answer my posts!! At least I get some honest replies that way!!!
This was the first book I read of Rabbi Kushner's. It touched me because he made so much sense with his theories. He realized that although his son had to suffer, it was not God's fault. A man in his position could have easily turned bitter and mean. Instead he carried on with his broken heart and tried to let people understand his version of religion.
His version makes sense to me. God doesn't pick and choose who will suffer, but is there for comfort and strength.
As I experience my own type of suffering from depression, anxiety, low self esteem, a little paranoia, self-induced sadness, etc., etc., I hope I will be able to remember his struggles. If I can remember and make myself remember with sympathy, maybe I can find peace.
Thanks, Dinah for listening to me. What other books have you read of his? Do they all have the same theme?
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