since religion can be defined by a belief structure wouldnt that make psychology a religion? Since most people believe that the mind is the most powerful thing on earth how could psychology be excluded as a religion?
2007-06-02 04:10:51 · 7 answers · asked by declaar 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The word "religion" (small-r) has been applied to many fields to stress how a person practices their craft - with total belief and earnestness.
Religion (cap-R), on the other hand, proposes belief in a Deity, that is, a God or godlike person/messenger whose teachings are followed earnestly.
Thus, Psychology is a (small-r) religion.
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2007-06-02 07:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, behavior and how the two work together. Religion is a belief not a science.
2007-06-02 04:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychology is not a religion because it is a science.
That's what the -ology means, it's the study of human behavior and the human brain.
Religion is based on faith. Science is based of proof. Two completely different things. Nice try.
2007-06-02 04:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychology does not espouse a belief structure. Instead, it relies almost exclusively on theories and does not hold a stand regarding man's existence or purpose in life.
2007-06-02 04:18:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some people it is...but the difference between "religion" and Psychology is just who is seen a "GOD".
2007-06-02 04:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.Psychology is the combination of science and human behavior.It's a great tool in understanding the human mind.
2007-06-02 04:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by Candi Apples 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Tom Cruise said it was so It has to be!
2007-06-02 04:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by Me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋