If you wouldn’t go to your psychologist to interpret a sacred text, why would you assume that your clergyperson would have the expertise to solve a mental or relational issue? Well-meaning people have the best intentions, but we know the old saying about good intentions paving a certain road. Regardless of how strongly you hold your belief in God, and I hold mine strongly, you have to recognize the limits of human beings.
I’ve been to a lot of counselors, as a professional colleague and as a patient. I’ve seen many signs in waiting rooms that mention insurance reimbursement, upcoming presentations, and confidentiality pledges. But I would find it very strange—and I’m sure I would remember it—if I found a cedar chest near the door where counseling clients were to deposit their brains, common sense, and knowledge of themselves before visiting their therapist.
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