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Psychology depends upon relationships and self-introspection. It is problem oriented. Needs become paramount in one’s life. However, in direct contrast is the biblical admonition to know and love the Lord God, creator of self. Secural humanism is gaining access into Christianity through psychology.
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Psychology may be defined in two very different ways — depending upon whether or not one is approaching the topic from the biblical vantage point, or from the humanistic viewpoint. The humanist, i.e., one who considers man to be the measure of all things, with no need for belief in a supreme Being, suggests that psychology is “the study of human an...
In the balance of this article we propose to highlight several glaring contrasts between biblical psychology and the psychology — falsely-called — that so dominates our modern culture. There is a vast, unbridgeable chasm that exists between valid psychology and that which proceeds from a humanistic ideology. Let us probe some of the various questio...
One of the underlying tenants of modern psychology is a skepticism about the existence of a supreme Being to whom man ultimately is accountable. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), known as the founder of psychoanalysis, was a tremendously significant figure in the field of psychology. His influence permeated the educational field in many ways. Freud was an...
As we mentioned earlier, modern psychology is generally defined as the study of “human and animal behavior.” This very definition should be a “red flag” signal that we are talking about a school of thought that is grounded in evolutionary dogma. Dr. Paul W. Leithart has written: “All traditional psychiatry rests on two errors: 1) The acceptance of ...
Psychological theory plays a significant role in either: 1. explaining man’s conduct, or, 2. in recommending human activity. And herein lies one of the dangers. Reflect for a moment on these two points. First, for example, Sigmund Freud, and those who were influenced by him, argued that the “sex drive” is the primary force of all emotional life. Th...
As we conclude this brief survey of humanistic psychology, surely it has become evident to every reader who regards the Bible as a divine revelation, that there is a vast difference between modern, humanistic “psychology,” and the wholesome mental health principles that abound in the Bible. Think about some of the vivid contrasts. 1. Humanistic psy...
The fact of the matter is this: the reputation of humanistic psychology/psychiatry these days is somewhere between that of the alchemist and the snake-oil salesman. Sometime back, TIME magazine carried a major article titled: “Psychiatry’s Depression.” Dr. E.F. Torrey, a psychiatrist, has written a book dubbed: The Death of Psychiatry. Thomas Szasz...
Oct 26, 2020 · There are four things to think about when it comes to the Bible and psychology: 1. It’s complicated. The relationship between psychology and the Bible is complicated. It is not as simple and straightforward as some people would like to believe.
Here are four major tenants of psychology that I believe are incompatible with biblical Christianity: 1) We are products of our environment. 2) Therefore, we are not responsible or accountable for our actions.
Dec 22, 2021 · Is psychology compatible with the Bible? To what extent can/should Christian/biblical counselors integrate modern psychology into their counseling ministries? by S. Michael Houdmann
Are modern psychology and Christianity compatible? Many Christian leaders and counselors would say they are. I beg to differ. In many respects, the various applied theories of psychology (and psychotherapy) and the gospel’s message operate from irreconcilable paradigms.
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Oct 15, 2011 · The five views or models of integration of psychology and Christianity and their chapter authors are: a Levels-of-Explanation View, by David Myers from Hope College; an Integration View, by Stanton Jones from Wheaton College; A Christian Psychology View, by Robert Roberts and P. J. Watson from Baylor University and University of Tennessee ...
