Anonymous asked this question on 4/7/2000:

Christianity is a severe mental disorder that is cripilling the USA and preventing it from reaching its full potentional. What can be done about this serious disorder? What do you do when presented with a patient who exhibits the Christianity disorder?

Fostermom1 gave this response on 4/15/2000:

I have viewed the answers you have received and your responses. I wanted to clarify an area where you are misguided. I am a Christian who lives a blessed and happy, fulfilling life (contrary to your beliefs). I also am associated with many intelligent people who understand science and history as well and know that it has been proven that Jesus Christ lived on this earth and that many of the historical writings documented in the Bible have been proven to be truth--scientifically. As for Christians being involved in politics, the United States and it's Constitution were written by many Christians. Even our money still reads "in God We Trust". America was built on Christianity. Also, if Christians have to see and hear things that are not there to be schizophrenic, the Bible specifically says that we do not see God and we do not hear His voice directly. This occurred after Adam and Eve sinned. No longer did people see God. The average Christian does not say that they see visions of any kind. It is built on faith because of answered prayer and the promises made in the writings of the scriptures. If a person chooses to believe the writings and base their life on them, this is not a form of personality disorder. Many people base their life on some form of teachings. If this is positive in that person's life then it is normally encouraged by therapists. Studies show that people who have God in their life function better and have more hope. Studies of people with severe or terminal illnesses have shown that miracles have occurred for those who believed and where prayer was used with medicine. No professional is going to say that is bad. I hope your question has gotten you the rise you expected.

Anonymous asked this follow-up question on 4/23/2000:

You admit to having the Christian disease yourself, so you are not in a position to say anything about it. You say that the US is a Christian country and look at the mess they are in. Scientists and historians know that Jesus never existed.

Fostermom1 gave this response on 4/23/2000:

From your responses and the question itself, you must live in an area where people do not watch the news or see TV or have access to any kind of education materials. That is a shame. The statement you made about scientists and historians knowing that Jesus never existed in entirely not true. They have much proof that he was an actual man that lived on the earth. And for the US being a mess, it depends on who you are. My husband is a politician who is a Christian and he tries to better his country. I have never heard of a Christian who was hurting the country.

Anonymous asked this follow-up question on 5/14/2000:

The fact that you deny the harm done by the Christian disease shows that it is a cruel disease indeed. The only hope for humanity is that Christianity will eventualy fade out and we can get on with advancing instead of going backwards.

Fostermom1 gave this response on 5/14/2000:

I would be truly interested in your ideas on the harm done by Christianity. If you get an opportunity please share the specifics on what you feel the harm is. I am sure you are aware that many people feel that things have gotten worse since the removal of prayer in schools and other anti-Christian decisions. There is a general breakdown in morality when Christianity is not present. Most Americans agree that morality is necessary for peace.

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