INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN COUNSEL

bY CHINASOM UZODIMMA ELEKWACHI

Additional Information About A Christian Retreat (Wellness Centre)

A Christian Retreat (Wellness Centre) would provide innovative holistic Christian healthcare that aims to help attendees transform their life on a spiritual, emotional and psychological level, especially in areas that are known to be difficult to overcome. To elaborate, my newly designed holistic Christian care combines:

• Pastoral Care
  • Behavioural therapy paired with emotional support, which enables the healthy expression of thoughts feelings and emotions by the pastoree, so that they are able to properly overcome problematic issues tied to poor lifestyle choices, especially when they are behaviours and actions that align with the anti-social behaviour spectrum and sexual immorality. In such cases, formal Pastoral Care enables the pastoree’s thinking patterns and therefore lifestyle choices to be corrected by the Pastor in a collaborative manner (agreeing to strategies and solutions), so that the pastoree is able to: (1) overcome the emotional roots linked to sin, and (2) stops sinning against other people, whether it’s due to selfish ambition, jealousy, pride, hatred (i.e. racism, classism, colourism), lust, or greed/avarice.

• Christian Healthcare
  • Christian healthcare utilises Christian spirituality using Blessed oil and Holy water, fasting and prayer AND research-based complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs). The combined use of Blessed oil and Holy water and CAMs is done to treat, improve, and sustain overall good health by amplifying their effects, and has been used by me (Chinasom) to  treat painful conditions like sciatica, chronic sinus infections and a depressed mood, which can be caused by various stressors.

• Blessed Food and Drink
  • Food and drink used for specific health purposes based on selected ingredients, for example, the chocolate snacks that I have created are designed as an immediate  relief for a depressed mood, while CAMs, prayer and fasting, Pastoral Care would also be used to treat and overcome the spiritual and/or emotional roots of depression or a depressed mood).
    • In the context of a Christian Retreat (Wellness Centre), healthy eating and lifestyle plans would be made available for attendees wanting to lose weight in a healthy and relaxed manner, or gain more muscle density so that they are able to burn calories faster, thus allowing them to eat more food without gaining weight OR worrying about gaining weight. This approach would require genuine dieticians and fitness professionals that do not hold dangerous and extreme views on healthy diet and body image AND hold the correct knowledge of what exercises and activities can best help people achieve their realistic body transformation goals  that are the combined result of a healthy diet, the healing and optimisation of the metabolism, and exercises and activities that the individual enjoys participating in.

• Common Pharmaceuticals

  • The brief descriptor for the Discipline of Health Management makes it clear that common pharmaceuticals still have their use, even when Christian healing is an option. For example, readily available pharmaceuticals would be used in the treatment of drug addiction, where blessed food and drink and Christian healthcare methods would be used to manage and treat (control) withdrawal symptoms AND heal the neurological  and biological damage associated with drug use. This multi-disciplinary approach has been identified as the safest and most realistic method for helping people avoid the negative pitfalls of drug addiction recovery, but would naturally require drug addiction medical specialists and nurses.

     

Hence,  the abovementioned makes it very clear that a Christian Retreat (Wellness Centre) is multi-disciplinary in nature and deals with very sensitive issues, which is why it takes careful design, planning and oversight by someone who understands the Christian faith AND how spiritual issues, psychology and lifestyle choices intersect i.e. me, Chinasom Uzodimma Elekwachi.  Hence, I have integrated the spiritual and moral elements of wellbeing in a new psycho-spiritual paradigm, ‘The Cognitive Behavioural Paradigm For Christian Practice’, that is grounded in Biblical evidence and aligns with standard psychological theory – and so, all Pastoral Care is guided set concepts that informs treatment processes and practices.

In addition to treatment for drug addiction, I have designed methods to address a range of issues including alcoholism, eating disorders, sexual immorality (i.e. struggling with monogamy*, LGBT and other forms of sexual deviancy like paedophilia** or beastiality) – where it must be understood that only people who do not accept they can change or don’t want to change have no Christian potential, and thus have no hope. Therefore, for the aforementioned grievous sinful lifestyle choices, it must be understood that the spiritual aspects of Christianity paired with my self-developed knowledge is what makes overcoming them possible i.e. the influence of the Holy Spirit, fasting and prayer, blessed food and drinks, personalised Christian lifestyle advice and emotional support. Hence, the reason why actual lifestyle change becomes possible in genuine Christianity AND in a much shorter amount of time is because the burden on the individual to change is lessened in multiple ways, which in itself is a gracious gift from the Lord, the Most High God.

• NOTE *: 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 plainly states that only monogamous relationships are accepted under the New Covenant. Furthermore, there is actually Biblical evidence that states why multiple sexual partners OR a non-Christian partner is spiritually problematic to the extent that the choice to abstain from sexual immorality or leave a non-Christian partner is actually a life or death decision in these times – as there is a negative spiritual influence that can make people more susceptible to poor lifestyle choices (this is dangerous when the spirit or will is weak, and when proper morals have yet to fully transform the heart, which is known as the moral conscience). More so, there are a multitude of reasons associated with personal wellbeing which also supports that having multiple  sexual partners, whether on a casual basis, or in marriage (polygamy) is not conducive to inner peace for all the parties involved.

• NOTE**: Paedophilia is commonly known as the occurrence of inappropriate relations between an adult and person under the age of 18. Paedophile-like lifestyle choices like supporting child-prostitution; looking at or watching child pornography; and  grooming children for sexual purposes, especially in relation to the LGBT lifestyle, is also not accepted in Christianity, and therefore it leads to the self-condemnation of the soul. This is a serious issue, so it must be understood that sexual immorality in the form LGBT is associated with a myriad of severe spiritual issues that are linked to the worst kinds of sins and character profile (Romans 1:21-31).

The abovementioned are all very serious matters, but it must be understood that an individual who genuinely undergoes Christian lifestyle change would no longer want to commit sexual immorality or do drugs to the point of not even thinking about it BECAUSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT i.e. Christianity is a path to lasting positive change, inner peace and happiness because the Lord, the Most High God literally helps purify the mind, heart, body soul and spirit. For those who struggle to believe in the possibility of Christian lifestyle change, it must be understood that resistance to change is strongest at the start because you are spiritually dead or “in the flesh” (Galatians 5:19-21), but with the acceptance of genuine Christian teachings, advice and guidance people start to come alive, and begin rejecting sin and incorporate Christian moral values into their lifestyle choices (Romans 8:9-13). This means that repentant people will not actually miss committing sins, and be happier without it, as most sin is actually self-destructive and leads to self-inflicted unhappiness or feelings of emptiness that is akin to a constant state of discontentment or dissatisfaction no matter what you do, acquire or achieve.

An unfulfilling life is considered an extremely poor quality of life and is undesirable because everything becomes something to try and make you happy for a while. For example, if you need drugs, alcohol or inappropriate sex to feel happy, ok or get through the day, then there are a multitude of repressed psychological, spiritual and emotional issues that have not been dealt with, as these lifestyle choices are the means for a temporary high.  Where this description rings true or feels relatable in some way, it is a sign that you likely lack the correct psychosocial and problem-solving skills to cope with and resolve personal issues. This can create feelings of helplessness or the belief that something is pointless because attempts at self-improvement have failed in the past, which can then lead to the overall negation of caring about morals AND likely consequences of engaging in self-destructive behaviours despite their harmful psychological, spiritual and physical health impacts.

All the above, further highlights the importance of Pastoral Care, which is the best opportunity for pastorees to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe space, where they are not punished for their list of sins, ongoing struggles with Christian lifestyle change or other personal issues; rather they are encouraged  and supported to heal  from them spiritually, psychologically, morally and emotionally. Therefore, it  must be understood that it is okay to make genuine mistakes***, struggle or not be perfect, as the point of Pastoral Care is to get the pastoree to a better place spiritually, psychologically, morally and emotionally, so that their lifestyle choices are not (1) self-destructive, and (2) aligned with a Christian lifestyle, for the purposes of nourishing and saving the soul, which makes the world a more peaceful, happy and harmonious place to live and exist in!

• NOTE 1: Addressing personal problems like drug and alcohol addiction and their related health conditions is required so that the pastoree/student is in a state that is conducive to learning, which will make them more confident in their ability to make Christian lifestyle changes. This is very important because people with issues like  the LGBT lifestyle, sex, drug or alcohol addiction would naturally have a low level of confidence or hope in being able to overcome sins. Therefore, people must understand that the Lord, the Most High God is merciful towards those who genuinely want to change, even if they struggle.  

• NOTE 2: It should be understood that multiple Christian Wellness Centres can be established based on contractual agreement. The reason for establishing multiple Christian Wellness Centres considers factors like the need for heightened security and confidentiality due to social status; and severe drug, alcohol and/or eating disorder issues. Other than the aforementioned, a Christian Retreat (Wellness Centre) is not required, as the same services can naturally be made available to the general public on a “business hours” basis, which can easily be achieved by collaborative approach from different sectors of society i.e. a Christian Network of service providers already established in the relevant fields (if it is not possible to have everything onsite then close proximity is the next best solution). This approach would provide a sense of safety, authenticity and security for everyday people AND it also means that a broader range of Blessed foods and drinks can also be made available to provide people with more options.

  • My skin care range also causes and accelerates the restoration of youthful skin elasticity  i.e. wrinkle reduction is not just based on removing wrinkles, but also tightening the skin. Plus, I have also had success with reversing signs of pre-mature ageing caused by stress and other factors. Therefore, I want to try out my reverse ageing blessing on older people (with Christian potential) who are not related to me AND are willing to only use my skincare system so that the positive causal outcomes of my products are made clear. The concept of reverse ageing is possible and falls under the Christian class of miracles (1 Corinthians 12:10), as even the Bible makes it clear that ageing is spiritually influenced  (1 Genesis 6:3 vs Genesis 5).

• NOTE ***: The Lord, the Most High God is the sole judge of intent and the enjoyment of lawless sin, so there is no point pretending that certain choices, especially when they are repeated consecutively or are obviously planned are a “mistake”. This means that anyone who has perished, perished because of their own evil intentions and choices (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Isaiah 28:12, Revelation 19:17-21). Hence, my long-established insistence about people simply accepting the Truth, and undergoing Christian lifestyle change to avoid condemnation, where professional help is clearly necessary when most people cannot find the courage to change on their own, lack the skill to self-reflect or make unbiased moral decisions due to fear, jealousy, power-hungriness, greed and hatred. As a reminder, the uncyphered explanations of “hearing/listening” were provided multiple times in my free eBooks, articles and teaching slides, which means that consequences like ‘spiritual death’  and facing divine judgement are the result of making bad choices i.e. the act of self-condemnation and self-destruction. So, it must be understood that leaving people to face the consequences of their own choices is not causing your “neighbour” harm, as they caused their own problem by rejecting honest help and advice that would have avoided such consequences. However, the options of the ‘Blessing of Righteousness’ and formal and genuine registration (Psalm 87), can override a self-induced state of spiritual death – where  a screening is still required to determine who is beyond saving, and those who are deserving of a another chance i.e. there are differences even among the ‘dead’.  Therefore, it must be understood that the abovementioned occurs at my sole discretion, and only according to official and formal contractual agreements which will include certain standards, for example the following types of people have no hope:
  • People who do not respect and accept Christian doctrine and Christian authority structures (1 Corinthians 12:28 – where the wording of this chapter should not be taken out of context, as without a doubt it is detrimental to over presume one’s importance, or what factions or divisions actually are). 
  • Christian persecutors, whether their actions are done to cause psychological, spiritual (any form of witchcraft), biological or physical harm to Christian people or people who want to become Christian, and those who support their behaviour and actions. This highlights that “not loving your neighbour” means that: you choose to do things to other people that are negative and considered socially unacceptable. Thus, causing harm to your neighbour is not relevant to contexts  related to good intentions or personal choices like telling the Truth to try and help other people, or choosing to relocate to another country to be surrounded by Christian people i.e. more like-minded people...
  • False workers who continued to misuse my teachings and articles, and those who chose to continue abetting, enabling and knowingly seeking them out (Revelations 2:2, Proverbs 9:13-18. No genuine or formal agreements have been made; nor has any permission been provided to any person, parties, groups, clubs, businesses or organisations to use my work; nor does Independent Christian Counsel have any partners or affiliates that it supports, works or associates with).  Thus, highlighting the need and importance of properly regulating Christianity i.e. ensuring “soul safety”.

Hence, the abovementioned persons are excluded from the registration process, and therefore can never receive the Holy Spirit (easily identifiable as non-Christian i.e. outright lying has always been completely pointless because it leads to self-condemnation. Therefore,  liars, those who suppress the Truth or try to distort or manipulate it, must face the natural consequences for their choices: it is the basic principle of self-accountability). This means that anyone who knowingly attempts to register excluded persons, groups, businesses or nations will have the Holy Spirit revoked as penalty, thus forfeiting their own salvation. Any exceptions from exclusion will require a pardon or exemption that is based on my choice to be compassionate following (1) an honest confession during a screening process (it is not an interrogation, rather it is a structured conversation designed to identify Christian potential, genuine remorse OR discerning reasons to grant mercy despite past failures and grievances stated in my articles), and (2) other factors. Pardons/Exemptions are only available through genuine inquiry according to the details specified on this website. At this point in time, pardons/exemptions are only offered to the demographic listed on the homepage (not including excluded nations), and as already stated arrangements can be made to consider relatives (adult children and parents) and very close friends, if they are willing to undergo Christian lifestyle change.