Resisting Therapy Culture

In "Let Churches Be Churches and Therapists Be Therapists," Matthew Loftus examines the pervasive influence of therapy culture on contemporary society, particularly how it shapes expectations of the church and its leaders. He argues that while therapy and psychiatry are valuable, they should not be seen as substitutes for the church's primary role in worship and community. Loftus contends that the church should focus on its mission of spiritual healing rather than adopting a therapeutic framework, emphasizing the importance of maintaining distinct roles for both therapeutic practices and religious guidance.