If you are not a Christian, please be respectful in choosing not to answer this. I am not attacking you nor do I want to be attacked or slandered. I am an educational psychologist in training who has been commited non-denominational Christian for 26 years.
2006-10-13 23:16:45 · 13 answers · asked by pressingontowardthegoal 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
many christians base their whole entire life on the bible. any deviation from that is considered heresy. i believe its an ingrained aversion to thinking for one self....of course this isnt true of everyone, but it is for many that i have met
2006-10-13 23:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that I am with the majority on this one.
I wasn't aware that Christians had a aversion to psychology.
The teachings that I am familiar with ask that you talk with church counselors first, but that some situations may require professional help.
By the way, being an educational psychologist, if you are all dealing with people, why are there so many different approaches, methodologies and treatments for the same problem?
Maybe that's why some folks (non-Christian as well) don't trust 'shrinks'.
2006-10-14 01:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by deepndswamps 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That, I would assume, would depend on the psychologists view.
Some psychologists would suggest that to use religion instead of an educated scientific reason would cause the subject to deny the variable discrepancies of the human brain and cognizant understanding of human emotions and reasoning's.
The subject would feel threatened and even feel like his entire life is being attacked, and downplayed.
To assume the fault, (if it is a fault) lies with the believer and not the psychologist shows the one sided argument, and dismisses the subjects beliefs and ideas as inconsequential.
2006-10-13 23:38:24 · answer #3 · answered by Servant Of God 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says, "There is a way that seems right unto man but the end thereof is the way of death." Also the Bible says Man's ways and thoughts are not God's ways and thoughts. (Isa 55) Psychology is basically developed on man's thinking, and although there is some truth in it the basic foundation is opposed to God's ways. Psychology basically approaches the issue from that aspect of 'does it work, and correct the situation". God ways come from the approach, is it righteous and does it develop godly character? Some think the answer is "Christian Psychology" but the real truth is that does not exist. Either you follow man's ways, or God's they are not compatible.
2006-10-13 23:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are incorrect in you primary assumption, that rejecting something requires a logical evaluation. Many people reject things without thought simply because it goes against what they believe. When you are dealing with a mentality of "God said it, I believe it, that settles it!" logic ceases to be a factor. Another point, though I'm now a Pagan I was raised a Christian and still have many Christian friends and I have never heard a Christian, or a member of any other faith, express any opposition to psychology on religious grounds. With what Christian groups have you been associating?
2006-10-13 23:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by rich k 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where exactly is your supporting evidence for this? Is it merely an observation you've made in your own practice, and do you have any numbers to back this up? I'm not a Christian, but this question reeks of generalizing. I didn't realize there was such a groundswell of resentment within the Christian community for psychology.
2006-10-13 23:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure who you're talking about. I don't know many Christians who are opposed. In fact, there's a well-known theological seminary which has one of its three schools as the School of Psychology.
My guess is that those to whom you are referring, are the same folks who don't like rock music or dancing either. ;-)
2006-10-13 23:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by im3ngs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christians are only opposed to lies.If your theories contain lies don't expect Christians to believe in it,simple enough.What surprises me is why a smart fellow and "christian" to-boot wouldn't know that.
2006-10-13 23:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Words have truer meaning when we break them down.
psycho/logical
My experience is that therapists are humans too. Quite able
to take dislikes to people, and hurt them instead of help them.
To suffer from insecurity and lack of self-esteem, like anyone else, and they make us crazier than we are.
Not there aren't a few good therapists.
2006-10-13 23:41:31 · answer #9 · answered by zenbuddhamaster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im also a Christian..im not sure what youre getting at...opposed to therapy?? Im sure people can be helped by that..
2006-10-13 23:20:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋