According to comedian and actor Chibunna Stanley, better known by her stage name as Funnybone, being born again does not automatically eliminate behavioral dysfunction or childhood trauma.
The comedian claimed in an Instagram post that certain personality traits are unrelated to spirituality.
He maintained that emotional healing cannot be replaced by spiritual rebirth.
He wrote;
“I hope that one day the church understands that some personality traits have nothing to do with spirituality, and that being ‘born again’ doesn’t erase childhood trauma or behavioural dysfunction.”
“Keen therapy sessions should be prioritised. Most young Christians are living with deep childhood trauma and bitterness as a result of their life experiences, yet they assume that being born again is enough. But the truth is, you can be a traumatised, born-again Christian.”
“This is one reason why some of the meanest people I’ve met call themselves ‘born-again Christians’ because trauma often thrives in the subconscious”.
“Therapy, religion and spirituality can co-exist.”
“To many young Christians, not smoking, not doing drugs, and not sleeping around, etc., are seen as the essence of being a new creation in Christ.”
“Yet the heart can still be deeply wounded, bitter, or unkind because unresolved trauma often shapes subconscious reactions”, he concluded.
Funnybone is truly on the right track by highlighting the importance of addressing mental health separately from spiritual rebirth. While being born again is a profound spiritual experience, it does not automatically resolve the trauma and emotional struggles many individuals face.
Recognizing this distinction encourages the Church and society to prioritize mental health support alongside spiritual growth, fostering a more holistic approach to healing and well-being.
