I completely agree with you that “I can work diligently to encourage
other Christian practitioners to look beyond their methods and appreciate
the nuances that come with seeing the relationship between the science
of psychology and the art of counseling.”
Alasdair MacIntyre explains thatliving traditionsare composed of the
beliefs, standards, and practices shared by a group throughout history
and recognized by this group as reliable arguments (Johnson,
2010).Beliefsare the distinctive worldviews that separate traditions
regarding humanity’s nature (Johnson, 2010).Standardsare the factors
utilized to judge the integrity of beliefs and practices, wisdom, and
maturity (Johnson, 2010).Practicesare the methods used to acquire
legitimate knowledge about human beings, promote adequate human
development, and treat psychopathologies (Johnson, 2010). MacIntyre
established that a professional educated in the various domains is the
most prepared to question and debate potential conflicts (Johnson, 2010).
In my final paper, I wrote that I prefer a levels-of explanation view due
to a personal understanding that if God is the author of all truth, natural
revelations through research also reflect his authorship, therefore, being
His truth. Despite my personal view on the relationship between
psychology and Christianity, I also acknowledge the crucial role
professionals with diverging worldviews play in addressing individuals with
different needs and backgrounds. Therefore, making professionals from
different views an essential mixture of alternatives from the population to
choose when addressing their concerns.
References
Johnson, E. L. (Ed.) (2010).Psychology & Christianity: Five views. IVP
Academic.
