Psychology: Science or Religion?

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Chan

Yes, well, Jesus did say to judge righteous judgement.

Well, you're certainly capable of inaccurate perceptions but I don't have to accept your perceptions as fact. You accuse me of pride "concerning these issues" but don't bother to state why. Is it pride to warn of the evils of that wicked worldly philosophy called "psychology"? Is it pride to insist that there is no place for worldly philosophies (including psychology) in the Church? Is it pride to reject this wicked world's acceptance of psychology as absolute truth? Or are you accusing me of pride because I won't allow for letting even just a little bit of your wicked worldly philosophies in the Church?

It's very simple. It is pride when you paint with such a broad brush as the term "paychology" is and use the pointed words that you do when placing the broad "sticker" on all those you level them against.

The broader perspective is that anything that contrary to the Word of God or the principles therein is wrong and false.

The truth is that there are many writings that are not quoted from scripture that are not contrary to scripture, and many which are quite in harmony with scripture whether they be in the realm of marriage, finances or relationships or something else. You seem to be saying, in effect, if it's not "king james" it's not biblical.

Once again, the following scripture applies.

Lu. 9:50 "But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side."

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

It's very simple. It is pride when you paint with such a broad brush as the term "paychology" is and use the pointed words that you do when placing the broad "sticker" on all those you level them against.

I don't think I've ever used the term "paychology." I have, however, used the term "psychology." What are the "pointed words" you think I'm using? Is it "pointed" to call something that is not of God and is of the world "wicked" and/or "worldly"?

The broader perspective is that anything that contrary to the Word of God or the principles therein is wrong and false.

Yes, and your point is what?

The truth is that there are many writings that are not quoted from scripture that are not contrary to scripture, and many which are quite in harmony with scripture whether they be in the realm of marriage, finances or relationships or something else. You seem to be saying, in effect, if it's not "king james" it's not biblical.

Boy, talk about broad brushstrokes! I've been talking about worldly PHILOSOPHIES and one philosophy in particular: psychology. Where you come up with all this nonsense about marriage, finances, etc. I don't know. Try sticking to the subject instead of doing the very thing you accuse me of doing! If you're going to accuse me of saying things, get it right: if it's based on worldly philosophies or principles, it is not biblical and I really don't care whether it's KJV or some other formal equivalence translation.

Once again, the following scripture applies.

Lu. 9:50 "But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side."

Your use of this passage in this way is evil! What you're essentially saying is that "Well, it doesn't directly contradict a specific passage of scripture, so that means it must be in harmony with scripture and, thus, it's okay for us to rely on it."

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Chan

Your use of this passage in this way is evil!

What you're essentially saying is that "Well, it doesn't directly contradict a specific passage of scripture, so that means it must be in harmony with scripture and, thus, it's okay for us to rely on it."

Muahahahaha.......Being the evil person that I am, of course I would use scripture in an evil way! Would you really expect anything less?

And regarding your second statement, for clarification, I stated that if something wasn't contrary to not only scripture, but scriptural principles............and YES, it's OK to rely it if it meets that qualification, as far as I'm concerned. Sorry that tweaks your beak!