A Response to “Psychopathology, Sin and Evil—A Case of “The Disconnected/Unplugged Man”

摘要

Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Psalm 51:5-12 (NIV)1 ABSTRACT. This article suggests a multidisciplinary analysis and a psychodynamic approach to pastoral psychotherapy when treating a male patient with schizoid features and habitual use of internet pornography. The article suggests a medical evaluation of hormone levels as a best practice prior to other treatments. Further suggestions include developing a broad understanding respecting the effects of pornography, individual awareness respecting personal attitudes and the capacity to be prophetic when appropriate as part of treating individuals with pornography addictions.