You see, Norway is one of the most secular countries in Western Europe. Hardly a shred left of the Christian faith that once dominated the country. So, without that Christian understanding of fallen human nature, the people of Norway are left in mourning, but without an explanation for the horror that has befallen them.
Editor: Chuck Colson goes on to describe how the therapeutic model has affected Norway. People are basically good, the theory goes, and so anyone who does a terrible act must be mentally ill, not evil. And we've already seen the terrorist's defense attorney label him insane.
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