Mercy Ministries Scandal

Disappointing. To see an institution linked with the Christian community to be smeared in the public media - yet again (again? Hillsong already has a controversial regard following mainstream publicity in Current Affairs TV programs). This time its a scandal involving Mercy Ministries:

A SECRETIVE ministry with direct links to Gloria Jean's Coffees and the Hillsong Church has been deceiving troubled young women into signing over months of their lives to a program that offers scant medical or psychiatric care, instead using Bible studies and exorcisms to treat mental illness.

Government agencies such as Centrelink have also been drawn into the controversy, as residents are required to transfer their benefits to Mercy Ministries. There are also allegations that the group receives a carers payment to look after the young women.

It's sad really. Women who are in a real deep need of psychological/medical help are just given the bible for "medication". In this day an age? This stuff is still happening. The bible can help. Yes. But should not be the primary solution for people who are in the most dire of needs. The holy bible's teachings can be used effectively together with known medical solutions through medication and psychological treatment. Such programs like Mercy Ministries give the Christian faith and its teachings a bad name.

Mercy Ministries maintains a MySpace presence and a website - both professionally done - both websites give me the impression that when you sign up you will get helpful medical treatment. The But according to this indepth report by Ruth Pollard from Sydney Morning Herald they simply aren't.

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Submitted by Anonymous Stranger (not verified) on Sun, 22/03/2009 - 1:36am.

My daughter went to Mercy and prior to that almost died while receiving "medical" and "psychological" care. She was inpatient on 3 different occasions and the 3rd time was discharged and I was told NOT to bring her back because they could not help her. I was advised that 10% of girls with eating disorders die and she was likely one of those. So thats what kind of medical and psychogical treatment she received. Thank god she found Mercy on her own and they help her to see that she is beautiful and to know her own self worth and purpose in life. They basically saved her life. I think god for them!!!!

Submitted by Anonymous Stranger (not verified) on Fri, 03/07/2009 - 6:27pm.

Girls are not "sent" to Mercy, or deceived into going. It is completely voluntary,only up to the girl. It is very clear from the beginning of the application process that Mercy is a deeply biblical-based treatment center. In fact, they will not accept girls who are in need of serious medical treatment,as they cannot provide such. Mercy has saved the lives of countless girls who have been in and out of "helpful medical treatment" centers and through multiple psychologists and medications, all of which either failed, kicked the girl out when insurance ran out, or gave up on the girl. Because of Mercy, my beautiful best friend is alive and overflowing with hope, joy, and confidence.

Submitted by Anonymous Stranger (not verified) on Sat, 04/07/2009 - 7:29am.

Mercy Ministries is a blessed ministry that uses biblical principles to help young women in need. An for the record, they have professional, spirit-filed psychiatrists who provide services to these young women. I have heard the testimonies of young women who have totally been transformed because of the Lord using Mercy Ministries. And to whomever started this LIE on this ministry, I am praying for God's mercy to be upon you, and that you would repent of your sins, and give your life to Jesus. Mercy Ministries and her entire staff are doing an excellent job!!! Thanks!

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