Psychology: Science or Religion?

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by Chan

No, we don't need to have some understanding of that wicked worldly philosophy called "psychology." We need a thorough understanding of God and His word.

i see this is endless. psychology is wicked and worldy to you. go figure.......

Originally Posted by LaGirl

i see this is endless. psychology is wicked and worldy to you. go figure.......

Psychology is a worldly philosophy, yes. It is wicked simply because it is worldly.

The actual foundations of psychotherapy are not science, but rather various philosophical world views, especially those of determinism, secular humanism, behaviorism, existentialism, and even evolutionism. This is what makes psychology "worldly."

I cannot overstate the dangers of Christians relying on worldly wisdom to guide their lives. So-called "Christian psychologists" and other practitioners of psychology who claim to be Christian deceive the saints by trying to make the saints think that we can combine worldly philosophies with the truth of God's word. In so doing, they're essentially trying to join Christ to a harlot.

"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness." - 1 Corinthians 3:19 -

"...what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?" - 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 -

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by Chan

Psychology is a worldly philosophy, yes. It is wicked simply because it is worldly.

to you it is worldly. that is your opinion, simly because it is.

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by Chan

Psychology is a worldly philosophy, yes. It is wicked simply because it is worldly.

The actual foundations of psychotherapy are not science, but rather various philosophical world views, especially those of determinism, secular humanism, behaviorism, existentialism, and even evolutionism. This is what makes psychology "worldly."

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[ReformedDave]

Originally Posted by LaGirl

ha ha ha ha.......OKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY

You must not understand(or probably care to) the origin of psychology. Chan is correct. The 'scientific' basis for it is in serious question.

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

You must not understand(or probably care to) the origin of psychology. Chan is correct. The 'scientific' basis for it is in serious question.

yes i understand psycholgy VERY WELL!

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by ReformedDave

You must not understand(or probably care to) the origin of psychology. Chan is correct. The 'scientific' basis for it is in serious question.

I understand where Chan is coming from on both counts. #1 that Psychology is not a "perfect" science. #2 Why he is calling it a worldly/evil philosophy.

My point is twofold:

#1 There are certainly things in psychology that I believe are contrary to scripture and scriptural principles.

#2 There are certainly things in psychology that are NOT contrary to scripture and scriptural principles.

So the mature and wise Christian simply "eats" the meat and throws away the bones! It really is not that difficult.

Two cases in point would be: Maxell Maltz's "Psycho-Cybernetics, and James Allen's "As A Man Thinketh." There are things in both of these books I don't agree with, but if you read them, it is easy to see (at least for me) that both of these men have some biblical background and many of the things they write are right on target biblically and are VERY helpful.

[MrRight]

If God made our minds, why is it wrong to study and try to undertand it?
Is it wrong to wrtie about what we understand an study?

I guess I don't get the big deal.

Originally Posted by MrRight

If God made our minds, why is it wrong to study and try to undertand it?
Is it wrong to wrtie about what we understand an study?

I guess I don't get the big deal.

It is the underlying philosophy or world view from which one is studying it that is at issue. Psychology is based on a secular world view and has its basis in various worldly philosophies. The only valid source for the study of the mind is the word of God.