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1 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153397 | ||
Thanks for your response Mommapbs! I have not read this book so based on your recommendation, I searched the internet to look for a source to purchase the book. In the process of searching, I came across an interesting review of the book you mentioned. You can find this at http://www.behindthebadge.net/articles/a60.html As stated, I myself have not read the book but I did read the review. I realize this is only one mans view of the book. However, what he points out about the book is interesting. |
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2 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | jlhetrick | 153405 | ||
Hello humbled, I have not read the book myself, however, as a result of your post I did read the book review. The book may or may not be helpful but I would argue that the review is anything but helpful. To begin with the writer can in no way be considered objective and the article is presented mean spirited (in my opinion) which instantly rules it out regarding it's being informative or in any way helpful. The writer is right in saying that there is no such thing as "Christian Psychology" but stops short in accuracy at that point and continues on presumptuously, and I might add ignorantly so, regarding his uninformed opinion of Psychology. As one in the field of Psychiatry, having studied the works of many psychologist/psychiatrist I must disagree with Mr. Dettwiler's article where he comments on these issues. A one sided view is never helpful. I will stop short of being long-winded and just say this. Like with every other dicipline, psychology/psychiatry has it's extreme views on both sides of the issue. There are those who are very liberal and very much represent Mr. Dettwiler's observations and, there are those who are very conservative and, (hold on to your socks)even christians. Personally, whether I am working with an individual, couple, or entire family, I focus first and foremost on personal responsibility. While many of my patients have truly been victims at the discretion of others (sometimes in ways Mr. Dettwiler might not possibly conceive) the goal of therapy is never to accept oneself as a victim. Rather, it's to first understand what has happened, accept it, and then take personal responsibility for recovering from it. I might add that this always includes forgiveness. I appreciate the tendency for many (especially us christians) to mistrust pschology as a discipline; some in the field have earned that mistrust in many ways. However, to attempt to invalidate it with uninformed assumptions is no more than, well, a plank in ones eye. Recommendation: Read more reviews and search for objectivity and true insight regarding the books content and teaching. Or, buy or borrow the book and read it stopping at any point that begins to teach methods or strategies that conflict with the teachings of the bible (as many of us have had to do with some writings from well known professing chrsitians). Hope this is helpful, Jeff |
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3 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153408 | ||
Thanks jlhetrick for your response! You bring out some good points but I'm not sure I would agree with you on why you think "To begin with the writer can in no way be considered objective and the article is presented mean spirited (in my opinion) which instantly rules it out regarding it's being informative or in any way helpful." At least I didn't see it that way. Also, let me point out I am not defending the review or the book. I've only read the review not the book so there is no way I would attempt to defend either one. So far, I only have a recommendation to read the book and a review done on the book by one man and of course your thoughts on the review. I posted the link only as information to the subject not as an endorsement. Just want to clear that up. Also, I'm very thankful for your thoughts on the subject and for the book recommendation from Mommapbs. |
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4 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | jlhetrick | 153410 | ||
Hi Humbled., No, I didn't get that you were endorsing anything, I actually meant for my post to be helpful to you. I apologize if I came across as calling your position on this into question. As far as my opinion regarding the writer's objectivity; he wrote presenting a lot of assumption and personal belief as fact regarding a discipline and practice that he obviously knows very little about and was in fact not factual. Regarding the "mean spiritedness" comment, I'll just have to credit that to my personal opinion and my bias as a professional in the field receiving criticism. Thanks, Jeff |
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5 | Pride is a good thing! Or is it? | Prov 23:7 | humbledbyhisgrace | 153420 | ||
I didn't take it that you thought I was endorsing. I just wanted to take the opportunity to point out my stance on the subject of the review so that my questions and/or comments didn't come across as biased one way or the other. Personally, on this subject I'm seeking not teaching so everyone's input at this time is valuable to me as long as it lines up with the scriptures. However, I will state as I did in another post to Mommapbs, "Just based on the review itself, I would say some of what was pointed out gives reason for pause in regards to the book, if what was pointed out is true. I would also say, that some of what was said in the review should also give pause to accepting the reviewers opinion on the book completely". |
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