In the book of Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity
In the book of Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity: An Introduction to Worldview Issues, Philosophical Foundations, and Models of Integration, by David N. Entwistle focus on the aspect of integrating Christian faith with psychology .The importance of the book is a gain a “more complete view of humans nature and weaving together perspectives from with either perspective alone” ( Entwistle, 2010, p. 3). His purpose raised questions on whether psychology and Christianity are different from each other or should they be integrated together. However, both theologies have the views of God. Therefore, Entwistle believes that psychology and Christian theology can help people understand each other. He thinks both theology works better together. For that reason, he gives reasons why psychology and Christianity can merge and be used to organize human to become better people. However, this book does not discuss the differences between the two theologies but join the views on how understand the world. Entwistle provide historical background on the naturalism versus supernaturalism debate.
The basic of book surround questions about the “ existence and nature of God, the relationship of God, the relationship of God to the created order, the nature of the world the world, ethics, and aesthetics” ( Entwistle , 2010, p. 109). Throughout the book, Entwistle gave several different opinions within the text that stated his position on the topic of integration psychology and Christianity. He made the book clear for readers to understand of both concepts. However, Entwistle focus on concept of worldview and interpretation. The definition worldview is provided from the book and it states “a worldview is a set of presuppositions, (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic make-up of the world” (Entwistle , 2010, p. 56). For the moment, there are
The basic of book surround questions about the “ existence and nature of God, the relationship of God, the relationship of God to the created order, the nature of the world the world, ethics, and aesthetics” ( Entwistle , 2010, p. 109). Throughout the book, Entwistle gave several different opinions within the text that stated his position on the topic of integration psychology and Christianity. He made the book clear for readers to understand of both concepts. However, Entwistle focus on concept of worldview and interpretation. The definition worldview is provided from the book and it states “a worldview is a set of presuppositions, (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic make-up of the world” (Entwistle , 2010, p. 56). For the moment, there are