A Case For Integration And The Existence Of God - 1152 Words

A Case for Integration Not all patterns of natural behavior are healthy and although psychology reaches for an understanding of human behavior it does not immediately classify behaviors as good or evil. Subsequently a need for comprehension of theology assumes itself. Recognition of human depravity allows for the inclusion of moral interpretation in psychology. Through Integration, psychology possesses a theological counterpart that confronts the depravity of humans, which in turn, allows for a fuller template for counseling the human than either field could alone provide. A failure for the two fields to work in cooperation prevents both psychology and theology from individually reaching full potential. This paper will attempt to discuss†¦show more content†¦According to the theologian and apologist, William Craig, â€Å"in the absence of God, that is, if God does not exist, then morality is just a human convention, that is to say, morality is wholly subjective and non-binding.† (Craig, ?). If this lacks truth than when advising an individual’s choice of action in a personal crisis, psychology lacks a justification in proposing any one course of action over another. Consequently, God’s moral authority possesses necess ary qualities of absoluteness that complement psychology’s attempt for objectiveness. If the underlining issue of human morality is perception than an intelligent higher moral authority outside of humanity could provide an objective morality. James states, â€Å"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.† (James 1:17 ESV) In addition to acting as a source of right and wrong this implicates that God owns fulfillment to human needs. Not only does this concept align with the realization that God is the creator of man as a whole, but this concept also suggests that the inclusion of God in contemporary psychology may further it. One example of contemporary psychology, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, easily incorporates the relationship between God and man into it. Although Maslow did not sport Christianity or God in pyramid neither did he ever own it. The layers dev oted to esteem and self-actualization fit aptly