從基督宗教心靈陪伴觀點看罪與罪惡感

本文從基督宗教的觀點來看「什麼是罪」以及與罪相關聯的主題「罪惡感」和「軟弱」並且指出「罪」與「罪惡感」的區別。幫助人如何釐清罪惡感與真實犯罪的差別，是極為重要的，但首先應分別健康的罪惡感和不健康的罪惡感之間的不同。不健康罪惡感的後果不僅影響人際的互動，也影響到人與神的關係。而治癒不健康罪惡感的重點，在於讓他知道：即使他犯了錯，父母仍然愛他，願意寬恕他。同樣，在基督徒的信仰中，這位與他同在的神，會恨他的罪，卻仍然愛他這個罪人，這樣他就能改變。經由基督徒牧靈的儀式性行動和靈修輔導陪伴的過程，幫助他體驗到神的愛，為能引領他與自己、他人以及與神和好，並且從罪惡中得到釋放，重獲內在的自由。

關鍵字

基督徒信仰；罪；罪惡感；寬恕；和好；軟弱；儀式性的行動；靈修輔導

並列摘要

This article is to address ”what sin is” along with other related themes, such as guilt and weakness, from the Christian point of view and point out the differences between ”sin” and ”guilt.” It is of paramount importance to help people distinguish between guilt and the real commitment of sin, but we should first see the differences between the healthy guilt and the unhealthy guilt. The unhealthy guilt has impact not only on personal interplay but also on one's relationship with God. The cure of the unhealthy guilt is about making one understand that their parents would still love and forgive them even if they make mistakes. In Christian faith, similarly, God would hate their sins but still love them, which will make them change. The ritual practice of Christian shepherding and the process of spiritual counseling and companying will help them understand God's love, guide them to reconcile with themselves, others and God, relieve them of guilt and regain their internal freedom.