Books Quote by John G. Shobris
““We do not force Christianity on the reader and we do not condemn non-Christians. Nevertheless, we do acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the only Son of God, and the Logos of all creation. He is uniquely fully human and fully divine. In Greek, the term for this God-man is Theanthropos. It is Jesus Christ who we acknowledge as the most influential person in our life. He colors everything we do and certainly is an integral part of the dynamic psychology we describe here. In fact, the Greek term, dynamis, means “power,” especially the power of God, and reflects the subject matter of this discourse on psychology. It is a power dressed in the context of Eastern (Orthodox) Christianity, a tradition that traces its origins to the early Greek Church. Despite this Christian viewpoint, it is our conviction that the model of the psyche we offer is truly universal in the sense that it combines the contributions of neuroscience and cognitive-behavioral psychology with the psychodynamic insights of Jung, Freud, and other psychologists and scholars.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Faith, 2023
Integrates Christian theology with modern psychology, asserting a universal model of the psyche.
In simple terms: Combines faith and science to explain human mind.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both spiritual and scientific insights.
Themes
faith
psychology
universality
integration
spirituality
Mood
reflective
thought‑provoking
Type
theoretical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- counseling
- theology studies
- personal growth
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
anthropos
logos
dynamis
psyche
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this model address non‑theistic worldviews?
- Can scientific and spiritual explanations coexist without conflict?
A Different Perspective
May exclude non‑Christian perspectives.
