The Psychology of Spiritual Conflict

Using James, chapter 1, as a basis the author describes how a faith-doubt conflict and God-world conflict corresponds to the typical approach-avoidance and approach-approach paradigms in psychology. James’ solutions to these spiritual conflicts parallel the solutions to conflict as explored by psych...

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Main Author: Nelson, Melvin R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1976
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1976, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 34-41
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