2006-12-27 09:52:23 · 5 answers · asked by comedycatalyst 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think it is a great idea- for us Christians, it won't contradict our beliefs, but it will take into account the workings of the mind, something pastoral counseling does not do.
2006-12-28 11:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by kyeann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a big fan of Christian psychology because from what I've heard and experienced people are often told that their depression, anxiety, etc. is largely attributed to their "lack of belief". So what happens is that on top of the psychological suffering there is then added a big layer of guilt. I've also heard that sometimes psychotic symptoms are attributed to demonic possession, although I'm not saying that all Christian psychology feels this way.
What's concerning to me about this line of thinking is that people with serious psychological problems won't get proper treatment and will be victimized and ostracized by their religious community.
2006-12-27 10:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by mountaingirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am against Christian psychology.
Anne Heche's mom is a Christian and a psychologist, and attributes Heche's recovery from a psychotic episode to her prayer work.
What actually happened to Heche was that she did MDMA prior to getting picked up for her breakdown.
In one-time doses MDMA is therapeutic, more so than years of psychotherapy.
2006-12-27 09:56:22 · answer #3 · answered by shkawamoto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am against any religion aligning itself with psychology in order to prey on people when they are weak and vulnerable.
2006-12-27 10:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm for it, i think it would be alot more comfortable for a christian. and i'm not sure, but i don't think it's the same as pastoral counseling, but idk
2006-12-27 10:01:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kittykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋