Psychology: Science or Religion?

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

I have studied the Bible and psychology (to a lesser degree) for over 30 yrs. I have read psychological stuff that, IMO, bordered on New Age philosophies.

So, why would you defile the temple of God by bringing such falsehoods into the Church?

I have found that basic psychology has a place in the body of Christ as it relates to understanding personality types, marriage counselling etc. I have not found any descrepencies between biblical principles and basic human psychology. I do not think that Freud and Jung are the definitive people to follow either.

Worldly philosophies have no place whatsoever in the Church.

I disagree with myth 2 & 3 and believe that they are true, due to my own personal experiences as a Sr. Pastor for over 20yrs. I do not rely on psychology to help solve people's problem, but it has proved a helpful tool in understanding people's perspectives.

There is nothing helpful about wicked worldly philosophies. Such philosophies are part of what John referred to as "the world" when he said in his first epistle "love not the world..."