“I’ve heard it said that psychology is just sinful human beings sinfully
thinking about sinful human beings” (Entwistle, 2015, p. 13).' I believe this
is absolutely correct.' However, I also believe that it could just as easily be
said that theology is “sinful human beings sinfully thinking about”
(Entwistle, 2015, p. 156) God and his relationship with his people.'
Whereas theologians try hard to limit their amount of sinfulness in
thinking about God, I find it highly arrogant to suggest that sinful thinking
happens only with “those people” thinking about psychology.' The same
could be said about every -ology.' The sinful nature permeates every part
of every person’s life (Entwistle, 2015).' Since we are all fallen, we are all
“sinful human beings sinfully thinking” (Entwistle, 2015, p. 156).'
Certainly, Nouthetic Counseling is “sinful people thinking sinfully about
[helping] sinful human beings” (Entwistle, 2015, p. 156) with Scripture.'
Perhaps, Jay Adams should have had a bit more humility before pointing
his finger.
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Pegging myself into a model of integration is currently a bit of a
challenge.' I would like to say that I am beyond being a Colonialist, but I
still “have no deep commitment to—or even understanding of—the
discipline of psychology” (Entwistle, 2015, p. 176).' I was hoping that I
would be exposed to more psychology in this degree plan. 'So far (3.5
classes from graduation) it has been cursory mentions of different
theories but no in-depth exposure to any (aside Solution-Focused in the
introductory course).' Thus, I am pillaging psychological nuggets here and
there.' I like the idea of a Christian Psychology and, again, am interested
in more than a cursory look.' The Allies approach is, I believe, my goal.'
Truth is truth, and if “all truth is ultimately under God’s sovereignty”
(Entwistle, 2015, p. 182), then a careful examination to determine truth
(even if with my and others’ sinful thinking) is necessary to find the full
truth.' My goal is to provide the most comprehensive help to my clients as
possible, whether they believe Scripture or not.' Thus, Allies is my goal,
but until I reach that place, I will continue pillaging relevant nuggets along
the way.' ' ' ' ' ' '[Word Count:' 361]
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Resource
Entwistle, D. N. (2015).'Integrative approaches to psychology and
Christianity: An introduction to worldview issues, philosophical
foundations, and models of integration. Cascade Books.
