The Experience of Conversion from Drug Addiction Among Selected Christian Preachers

Abstract

This study examined the experiences of conversion of five (5) selected Christian preachers from drug addiction in the Philippines. It was designed to give an in-depth description of the process they have been through, and the learnings that it can contribute to the community, especially to the field of Religious education. This research employed qualitative rigors in carrying out the study patterned after Moustakas’ phenomenological analysis. One-on-one personal interview with the participants was done to get factual data describing the whole phenomenon. It was supported by an audio recording to avoid obscurity during the interview process. The findings revealed that drug addicts are also once victims of adverse circumstances. The pattern of addiction has something to do with the family curse. To help them get rid of the addiction, there is a need to break and cut the pact that binds them. Then, the primordial element in conversion is the openness of oneself to get in touch with the inner child. It is an encounter between them and Christ on the cross, having the same sufferings and pains.