I have read a myriad of blogs refuting any legitimate links between "psychology" and the Bible or spirit. Those commentators have apparently not researched the Bible thoroughly enough or have not examined the meaning of these English terms.
The Bible refers to many a mind-altering process inclusive of brain-washing (washed by the water of the Word, Ephesians). Philippians 2:5 clearly mandates an alteration of the mind to that of Jesus mind. A change of mental attitude and perspective is deemed necessary by both Jesus and Paul.
Let us not fear words because they have been misapplied or misunderstood. This is simple: psych = mind; ology = study of. Man has a mind. He cannot walk the walk of Christ-likeness without an alteration of mental process. Science and Bible are not at odds. Only when man decides to slant, for whatever reason, is there a conflict.
The war between science and the Bible is foolish. True, honest Science supports and confirms the Bible (though it does not need our help). Einstein got it! We are a spiritual energy entity which, according to physics (science) cannot be destroyed. Ecclessiates 12:7 reads "The physical ("dirt") part of man returns to the dirt and the spirit returns to the Creator". We do not die as man has couched it, we go on -- to somewhere. It is the somewhere which is critical. We go to Heaven forever or The Lake of Fire forever.
Rather than continue in debate with science, the Christian community would be better served by looking to finding the mind-altering processes of the Bible to properly prepare for the journey to Heaven
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