Conversion Therapy.

Conversion Therapy. In a world where many words have been bleached of their original meanings, and have been twisted to totally change, in many cases, the perception of reality, the expression, 'Conversion Therapy' has the capacity to instantly polarise people, wherever it is expressed. Why is that? The words themselves are benign and describe normal events and situations, however over the years, this expression has become associated with ideology, extreme agendas and misrepresentation.

We, at Dawnian Productions, have produced, 'Conversion Therapy,' with the focus on Christian Conversion - what it is, what it's not and what it means. Trusting in Jesus and identifying oneself as a Christian, is part of the Christian Conversion process. It is not therapy, it is transformation of the heart and is visible to all. Christian Conversion is rarely dramatic but the transformation certainly is! For all those who have experienced Christian Conversion and subsequent baptism, it is a beautiful experience of God's Grace and Mercy. One feels differently and even sees the world in a fresh, new and unspoiled way. 

There are many stories of radical transformation, of people who trust in Jesus as their Redeemer and Saviour. After an encounter with Jesus and experiencing forgiveness, violent people becoming people of peace; people who abused their families becoming loving partners and caring parents to their children; after an encounter with Jesus, arrogant, unethical, untrustworthy leaders in business and politics, becoming people of peace, truth and integrity; after a Christian conversion, those in the entertainment and sport spheres who were once entitled, narcissistic, morally vacuous and manipulative, becoming people of grace, humility, truthfulness and selflessness.

Becoming a believer in Jesus is epitomised best by the story of John Newton - a slave ship captain and trader (1748-1754), a rapist, criminal and the worst of people. He had a radical Christian Conversion, eventually becoming an Anglican Clergyman. He became a mentor to William Wilberforce, a British parliamentarian, who was instrumental in overturning slavery as an acceptable practice across the British Commonwealth. John Newton's focus was totally transformed, not by therapy but through an encounter with Jesus.

The hymn, 'Amazing Grace' came from the pen of John Newton. When next you sing or hear 'Amazing Grace', remember the word, 'Transformation'. Jesus transforms. He leaves Therapy to others!