Induced Christian Neurosis: An Examination of Pragmatic Paradoxes and the Christian Faith
Perceived theological imperatives, which are paradoxical in nature, can result in a classic double-bind situation which place a Christian believer in a position where no “correct” or “obedient” response is possible. Such double-binds entrap Christians in a way that they can neither take action, not...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1982
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Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1982, Volume: 10, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-12 |
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| Summary: | Perceived theological imperatives, which are paradoxical in nature, can result in a classic double-bind situation which place a Christian believer in a position where no “correct” or “obedient” response is possible. Such double-binds entrap Christians in a way that they can neither take action, not take action, nor comment upon the dilemma of the entrapment itself. A prolonged exposure to such double-binds can result in a neurotic symptomatology that is directly induced by the double-bind situation. The author develops a theoretical framework for understanding “induced Christian neurosis” through an examination of experimental neuroses, paradoxes, pragmatic paradoxes, and double-binds. Final consideration is given to the resolution of the double-bind predicament. |
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| ISSN: | 2328-1162 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/009164718201000101 |