This article explores the theological themes prevalent in the language of anorexia nervosa by briefly exploring extant literature in the field before reporting on the author’s qualitative fieldwork with Christian women with anorexia nervosa. Sufferers, both those from religious and non-religious backgrounds, often convey their understanding of their illness in theological and moral language, using terms such as ‘sin’ and ‘sacrifice’. The use of theological frameworks on ‘Pro-Ana’ internet forums is also considered. The article concludes by considering the implications of this use of theological language for pastoral and chaplaincy care, and argues that highly skilled mental health chaplains would be of benefit to treatment models for anorexia nervosa and that community church leaders can pay a crucial role in long-lasting recovery, particularly for anorexic women who profess a Christian faith.

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厌食症的神学语言：牧师和医生之间更和谐的争论

在报道作者对患有神经性厌食症的基督徒女性进行的定性实地考察之前，本文通过简要探索该领域现有的文献，探讨了神经性厌食症语言中普遍存在的神学主题。来自宗教和非宗教背景的患者经常使用“罪”和“牺牲”等术语，用神学和道德语言表达他们对疾病的理解。还考虑在“Pro-Ana”互联网论坛上使用神学框架。文章最后考虑了这种使用神学语言对牧师和牧师护理的影响，并认为高技能的心理健康牧师将有益于神经性厌食症的治疗模式，社区教会领袖可以在长期持久的恢复，