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To: Quix
utility to the perspective of psychology in examining religious values

In dissertations and perhaps on the couch, yes. In internet religion forums, no.

9,321 posted on 02/06/2007 8:16:07 PM PST by D-fendr
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To: D-fendr

If something is insightful, useful, practical, truthful, helpful toward enhancing someone's personal insights and growth toward and in the Lord . . .

I think it's fitting to share virtually wherever there may be hearing hearts.

I don't pretend that those who openly contend with me necessarily fit the fertile ground for such usefulness but there are persistent occasions when lurkers assure me that such is the case.

And, Holy Spirit within me bears some witness as well.

Psychology is merely the study of organisms and behavior. When it gets to religion and humans . . . there's a lot to study.

All kinds of things can be said. All kinds of inferences can be drawn.

But, GOD ALONE is still the confirmer of all that's true vs all that's false. Everyone is always encouraged to take any and everything I say to The Lord for confirmation or trashing.

Why should psychology be banished from usefulness in religion forums?


9,325 posted on 02/06/2007 8:46:46 PM PST by Quix (WHEN IT COMES TO UFO'S TRY ABOVETOPSECRET.COM TO LEARN A LITTLE 1ST THEN POST)
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To: D-fendr

I'm really not trying to be cheeky.

If linguistics, archeology, philosophy, geography, . . . etc can be useful in studying religious/spiritual issues and offering useful, practical, growth enhancing insights, facts, suggestions . . .

then so can psychology. NO big deal, to me.


9,327 posted on 02/06/2007 8:49:41 PM PST by Quix (WHEN IT COMES TO UFO'S TRY ABOVETOPSECRET.COM TO LEARN A LITTLE 1ST THEN POST)
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