I strongly object to Reta Halteman Finger’s use of “bipolar” to describe the apostle Paul (“Can Paul Be Redeemed?” February 2014). Bipolar, short for Bipolar Affective Disorder, is a medical term that should be restricted to use by medical providers of psychiatric care. It is a no-fault, severe, and persistent brain disorder that can destroy a person’s life. Although it is treatable, many individuals go untreated because of the stigma and discrimination associated with it.
Amy M. Randolph
Racine, Wisconsin
This appears in the May 2014 issue of Sojourners
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