Psychology and Christianity

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses David N. Entwistle's book, "An Integrative Approach to Psychology and Christianity" and explains Entwistle's contention that pastoral counselors are placed in a bind because psychology is an analytic discipline that sprang from science and is thus seen as incompatible with faith and Christianity. The writer then offers a personal and critical reflection of Entwistle's contention as well as a personal action plan for bridging the divide between science and religion.


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Abstract
Personal Reflection
Critical Reflection
Action

From the Paper:

"I believe it is because religion has been constructed by our culture as intolerant, or as hostile to thought, that people in my age group tend to reject the concept of faith. The ideas and concepts of both religion and psychology can be used for negative purposes, but that does not mean that the disciplines themselves are bad. Psychology and science must stop trying to shut religion and faith out, especially as people articulate the need for a more meaningful life than current cultural circumstances offer them."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Entwistle, David N. An Integrative Approach to Psychology and Christianity. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2004.

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• Book Review # 134162 : "Psychology and Christianity"
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• Book Review # 107566 : "Psychology and Christianity: Entwistle's Work Reviewed"

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