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Coming to Peace with Psychology - What Christians Can Learn from Psychological Science (Paperback)
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Religion and science have often been at odds. In particular,
Christianity and psychology have not always gotten along. Some
Christians are still suspicious of psychological findings. But
researcher Everett Worthington argues that Christians can know
people better--and even know God better--through psychological
science. Worthington suggests that the relationship between
psychological science and Christianity is less like a war or mere
dialogue and more like an emerging marriage. In this relational
model of psychology and Christianity, there may be marital spats at
times but also great potential for an intimate, mutually fulfilling
relationship. Worthington demonstrates how the tools of
experimental psychology shed light on human nature and the nature
of God. Because people bear the image of God, the findings of
psychological science help us understand both people and God more
clearly. Psychological science provides new perspectives on
theology and can help us address theological controversies and hot
topics. Worthington gives recent examples of illuminating
psychological findings, examines the distortions of the image of
God through the effects of sin and points to ways that psychology
assists Christians in living more virtuously. Psychology can
contribute to the Christian life, because all of us, psychologists
and non-psychologists alike, are human and can benefit from better
understanding our fellow humankind. Beyond integrating Christian
and psychological truths, this book uncovers new relationships
between science and religion, demonstrates psychology's benefits to
theology, and helps Christians live a redeemed life that is
pleasing to God.
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