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According to Ellis, the REBT theory teaches the Christian philosophy of grace (1992). This philosophy is when an individual accepts the sinner but not his sins (Ellis, 1992). A Christian approach to REBT group therapy is similar to many of the techniques and treatment of the spiritual. This approach uses the Christian Bible rather than human reason as a guide to truth. In this approach to REBT group therapy, clients are introduced to the ABC model as a practical instrument that is consistent with Scripture of the Bible. Clients are taught to become proficient at disputing irrational thinking, which can lead to emotional turmoil with the use of Scripture (Johnson, 1993). Johnson attributes the irrational thinking of religious clients as

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