Psychology of Religion & Spirituality

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For those interested in multiple perspectives on LGBTQ inclusion and exclusion, Bridging the Chasm covers more texts than books just focusing on the few texts about same-sex relationships.

Bridging the Chasm covers discussions on and and *******al inclusion and exclusion.

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Christian + Nationalist = ?

What are your thoughts on having a Christian nation?

What would that look like?

Would type of Christianity would define the nation?

Would the presidents or kings have to be church-going Christians to lead it?

Christian Nationalists: Who are they? What do they believe? A blog exploring the psychology of morality among people who identify as religious or spiritual.

Bibles and Gay Life
As I was looking at Facebook this morning, I saw a comment asking "what do you do with..." as the writer referred to biblical texts about same-sex relationships. He was commenting on Matthew Vines book.

I think what you do is look at what scholars have done to explain various ancient texts.

For example, I presented a few opinions in this chapter, which is currently a FREE read.

CHAPTER 5: NEW TESTAMENT PASSAGES AND LGB INCLUSION OR EXCLUSION

Love and Death in Christianity

We often hear “God is Love”. We also learn that people must do certain things like confess, repent, and follow. Access requires action. Depending on the form of Christianity, it’s easy to think God’s love is conditional.

Some research on this subject in my post.

God’s Conditional Love A blog exploring the psychology of morality among people who identify as religious or spiritual.

Texas children may be exposed to a religious stimulus if a recent decision is not overturned.

https://wapo.st/4tZhz4u

5th Circuit allows Texas to require Ten Commandments in classrooms The ruling sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over whether the Texas law violates the constitutional separation of church and state.

INTRODUCTION: BRIDGING THE CHASM

CHRISTIANITY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION

This book examines the widening gap between mainstream psychological science and many Christian communities regarding the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals. I trace how this divide plays out in theology, biblical interpretation, moral reasoning, and clinical practice. I also highlight areas of potential collaboration, where people of goodwill—regardless of worldview—can work together to support those experiencing distress.

Seral essays on Substack, based on the book, are free to read and share.

INTRODUCTION: BRIDGING THE CHASM CHRISTIANITY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION

Neurodiversity and the Divine
BY ANNELISE JOLLEY

"Speaking about God is a paradox: human language can never fully capture the ineffable in words, and yet language is one of the best tools we have for approaching and apprehending the divine. Words are at the heart of most religious rituals, from prayer and reading to scriptural interpretation and teaching."

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Speaking of God Speaking about God is a paradox: human language can never fully capture the ineffable in words, and yet language is one of the best tools we have for approaching and apprehending the divine. Words are at the heart of most religious rituals, from prayer and reading to scriptural interpretation and te...

Some sacred boundaries are firm and do not permit a casual crossing.

Today, conservative Christians shone a bright light on one boundary.

Trump post appearing to depict him as Jesus removed amid backlash Before the post was deleted, Evangelical and Catholic allies called the image blasphemous in a rare public break from a base that has largely stood by Trump.

For most of Christian history, men have controlled the lives of women. Of course, they justified that based on interpretations of the Bible.

Here's the next part in my series
https://open.substack.com/pub/geoffreywsutton/p/christian-culture-women-and-sex?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2p17qh

Wiping Out Iran
A substantial number of American Christians support president Trump with prayers and online posts defending aggressive threats and acts against various world governments and their leaders. Today is another deadline for Iran.

Unfortunately, the Bible isn't much help in guiding policy. Progressive Christians who promote God as a loving being are in the minority. Those who favor war and the destruction of nations have only to point to various Old Testament texts to show how God treats Israel's enemies.

There are ways to read those old texts that do not support God as a malevolent power. However, once committed to a theology that confirms what people want to do, there's little interest in changing one's mind.

I suggest some psychological perspectives in a series of posts and a book.

God: The Destroyer of Life - Part 1 Faith and Science: Irreconcilable Differences