Christian Psychology

shiner

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Have the radio on in my office....walked back in to hear a commercial going off. All I heard was "Remember, if you or a loved one has a drinking or drug problem to call us. We offer the finest care in accordance with the practice of Christian Psychology."

Now I ask....what the hell is Christian Psychology?
 

TuxDave

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*serious response*

If I had to guess, I would say that, through prayer to Jesus Christ and whatever, that he will heal whatever ails the person. In a way it's like normal psychology where you talk things out, but now you're talking things out in context with Jesus,
 

LJHalfbreed

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I think it's like Freudian Psychology, but instead of all bad things leading back to sex, it's all about "You do bad things because you hate God and like making Baby Jesus cry".


I think this goes along with those weird not-quite-infomercials I see on TV late at night with the "Christian Science" and how people get sick because they don't read the bible or something.

Which I guess makes it on the same level as the Hub's 'Scientology' and all that.


-LJ
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: TuxDave
*serious response*

If I had to guess, I would say that, through prayer to Jesus Christ and whatever, that he will heal whatever ails the person. In a way it's like normal psychology where you talk things out, but now you're talking things out in context with Jesus,
Great.....two forms of mumbo jumbo together at last.

Kind of twist on the old Reese's cup commecials.

Hey...you got your savior in my mental health care!!! No you got your mental health care in my savior!!!
 

Isla

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Well, from what I understand, it is something practiced by Christians who feel that secular psychology is essentially humanistic(and therefore 'bad'). Religious schools offer these degrees and they emphasis the bible for finding answers to emotional problems. Instead of quoting Freud, Jung, Skinner, etc, they quote John, Mark, and Paul. :D

In truth, all psychologists all bring their own world view into practice with them.

<---Eclectic
 

PatboyX

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Originally posted by: Isla
Well, from what I understand, it is something practiced by Christians who feel that secular psychology is essentially humanistic(and therefore 'bad'). Religious schools offer these degrees and they emphasis the bible for finding answers to emotional problems. Instead of quoting Freud, Jung, Skinner, etc, they quote John, Mark, and Paul. :D

In truth, all psychologists all bring their own world view into practice with them.

<---Eclectic

i agree! in the context of addiction, it is probably an alternative to AA. although AA is religious in the acknowledgement of a "higher power" this program is probably more like the one that President Bush has spoken of that was (if i remember correctly) and intensive study of a particular book of the bible in relation to his alcohol problem (i believe it may have been Acts, but dont hold me to that)
 

Jumpem

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It's the only kind of shrink that I would go to. I think most "secular" psychologists are the liberal anti-God type.
 

Isla

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Originally posted by: Jumpem
It's the only kind of shrink that I would go to. I think most "secular" psychologists are the liberal anti-God type.

Well, fine if it makes you feel more secure in your faith, I guess.

My In-Laws were very disappointed that I majored in Psychology and Sociology in college. They felt that is was all very anti-Christian. I didn't find that it was at all.

What I did find was that my inlaws are are remarkably prejudiced and xenophobic. :( Why be so threatened by science?
 

Isla

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Originally posted by: shinerburke
Originally posted by: TuxDave
*serious response*

If I had to guess, I would say that, through prayer to Jesus Christ and whatever, that he will heal whatever ails the person. In a way it's like normal psychology where you talk things out, but now you're talking things out in context with Jesus,
Great.....two forms of mumbo jumbo together at last.

Kind of twist on the old Reese's cup commecials.

Hey...you got your savior in my mental health care!!! No you got your mental health care in my savior!!!

Now now shinerburke... there is a medical, physical side to psychology!!!
 

Descartes

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You'll find that there are a lot of derivative disciplines prefaced with "Christian." "Christian Philosophy", "Western Philosophy for Christians", "Physics for Christians", etc. Having read many of them I find they're consistently obfuscated to ensure congruence with theological doctrine. Many of the disciplines simply accept doctrine as representing absolute truth, and every fundamental understanding is therefore derived from it. I personally see no problems with this view if you choose to accept it, but I do see a problem with trying to obfuscate scientific treatments so that it suits your ideal.
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: Isla
Originally posted by: shinerburke
Originally posted by: TuxDave
*serious response*

If I had to guess, I would say that, through prayer to Jesus Christ and whatever, that he will heal whatever ails the person. In a way it's like normal psychology where you talk things out, but now you're talking things out in context with Jesus,
Great.....two forms of mumbo jumbo together at last.

Kind of twist on the old Reese's cup commecials.

Hey...you got your savior in my mental health care!!! No you got your mental health care in my savior!!!

Now now shinerburke... there is a medical, physical side to psychology!!!
Yeah I know....it's just that every Psych major I ever met in college was a total nut job....and well....I don't have much use for organized religion. Not to say that I don't believe in a God/higher power/Donald Trump.....but my beliefs don't normally jive real well with the so called "major" religions.
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: Descartes
You'll find that there are a lot of derivative disciplines prefaced with "Christian." "Christian Philosophy", "Western Philosophy for Christians", "Physics for Christians", etc. Having read many of them I find they're consistently obfuscated to ensure congruence with theological doctrine. Many of the disciplines simply accept doctrine as representing absolute truth, and every fundamental understanding is therefore derived from it. I personally see no problems with this view if you choose to accept it, but I do see a problem with trying to obfuscate scientific treatments so that it suits your ideal.
Physics for Chistians? Man....there's a class I would take just for the laughs....
 

Jumpem

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Originally posted by: shinerburke
Physics for Chistians? Man....there's a class I would take just for the laughs....

Why laugh? God created the world so he must know how it works. :p
 

Isla

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hehe, well shinerburke, I won't deny that there are a lot of people who major in Psych because they need help. :laugh:

However, there are just as many who are very well grounded scientists who don't let culture (which is what religion is) get in the way of studying the ever fascinating human mind (and body).
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: Isla
hehe, well shinerburke, I won't deny that there are a lot of people who major in Psych because they need help. :laugh:

However, there are just as many who are very well grounded scientists who don't let culture (which is what religion is) get in the way of studying the ever fascinating human mind (and body).
And body huh? Are you hitting on me?

;)
 

Descartes

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Originally posted by: shinerburke
Originally posted by: Descartes
You'll find that there are a lot of derivative disciplines prefaced with "Christian." "Christian Philosophy", "Western Philosophy for Christians", "Physics for Christians", etc. Having read many of them I find they're consistently obfuscated to ensure congruence with theological doctrine. Many of the disciplines simply accept doctrine as representing absolute truth, and every fundamental understanding is therefore derived from it. I personally see no problems with this view if you choose to accept it, but I do see a problem with trying to obfuscate scientific treatments so that it suits your ideal.
Physics for Chistians? Man....there's a class I would take just for the laughs....

A lot of them try to show that quantum theory proves god, that current astronomical research shows we were designed, that evolution is bunk, etc. It's 90% rhetoric (e.g. "How could something be so complex and not be designed?") and 10% misrepresentation of facts. There are a few notable exceptions, and the one that immediately comes to mind is The Creator and the Cosmos. He represents the facts fairly well, but whether or not you choose to agree with his conclusions is up to you.
 

shiner

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Originally posted by: Descartes
Originally posted by: shinerburke
Originally posted by: Descartes
You'll find that there are a lot of derivative disciplines prefaced with "Christian." "Christian Philosophy", "Western Philosophy for Christians", "Physics for Christians", etc. Having read many of them I find they're consistently obfuscated to ensure congruence with theological doctrine. Many of the disciplines simply accept doctrine as representing absolute truth, and every fundamental understanding is therefore derived from it. I personally see no problems with this view if you choose to accept it, but I do see a problem with trying to obfuscate scientific treatments so that it suits your ideal.
Physics for Chistians? Man....there's a class I would take just for the laughs....

A lot of them try to show that quantum theory proves god, that current astronomical research shows we were designed, that evolution is bunk, etc. It's 90% rhetoric (e.g. "How could something be so complex and not be designed?") and 10% misrepresentation of facts. There are a few notable exceptions, and the one that immediately comes to mind is The Creator and the Cosmos. He represents the facts fairly well, but whether or not you choose to agree with his conclusions is up to you.
Well seeing as how good ol Oral Roberts is just down the street maybe I'll check it out for a laugh.....guess I could always see what Rhema has to offer as well....I mean behind a lot of hot women........funny how both the girls I know that go to school there are....well.....ummm.......let's just say....overyly friendly with men.
 

shiner

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Heard the commercial again on they way home......apparently they are staffed with "Fully board certified Christian Psychologist" Whatever that means.....