Research Paper On Depression Epidemic

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Depression is an epidemic disorder, suffered by approximately 121 million people worldwide, as noted by Healthline. Many of them are ignored by Christians that have little to no understanding on depression, because those that are depressed are often condemned with having a lack of faith or condemned as a sinner. Just like any other disease, depression is triggered by a large number of factors or causes. Many Biblical figures, such as King Saul, Jeremiah, Job, and David, also experienced this agonizing disorder. Jesus himself – the Almighty God – also experienced depression as he lived on Earth, thus depression is not a sinful act or state. Also, the response given towards depression determines whether or not you have sinned, not the thought

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