Psychology: Understanding Human Nature

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Psychological perspectives on LGBTQ+ and the church are part of the review of differences among Christian groups.

What's different from other LGBTQ books is a look at faith perspectives on individuals and as well as and ***an individuals.

There are a variety of views and interpretations --some are more consistent with those of psychological science than others.

Take a look at the free samples where available.

The book is on sale for this week at several online bookstores.

It is listed with Hoopla and may be available at some libraries.

You can also use the ISBN to search your favorite bookstore.
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BRIDGING THE CHASM: CHRISTIANITY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION by Geoffrey W. Sutton - Books on Google Play BRIDGING THE CHASM: CHRISTIANITY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION - Ebook written by Geoffrey W. Sutton. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read BRIDGING THE CHASM: CHRISTIANITY, PS...

Bridging the Chasm is on sale for $1.99 this week at various online stores.

About:
Bridging the Chasm: Christianity, Psychology, and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion confronts one of the most pressing and polarizing questions of our time: how can faith communities and psychological science engage one another honestly, critically, and compassionately when it comes to the dignity and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals?

For decades, many Christian traditions and the discipline of psychology have stood on opposite sides of a widening divide. Theologians and pastors have often appealed to Scripture and tradition to defend exclusionary practices, while psychologists have pointed to scientific evidence affirming LGBTQIA+ identities and relationships. The result has been a chasm—one that leaves countless individuals caught in the middle, struggling to reconcile their faith, their identity, and their mental health.

This book does not offer a simple bridge across that divide. Instead, it equips readers to map the terrain, understand the fault lines, and engage the conversation with intellectual humility and moral courage. Drawing on biblical studies, theology, and psychology, Bridging the Chasm provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary framework for students, clergy, clinicians, and lay readers who want to move beyond slogans and stereotypes toward deeper understanding.

It is also listed as available to read on Hoopla if your library has add the book.

Available now at your favorite digital store! Bridging the Chasm: Christianity, Psychology, and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion by GEOFFREY SUTTON

Father-Son Relationships

A look at the importance of dads to sons.

https://disciplinewithrespect.suttong.com/2023/06/what-do-fathers-contribute-to-father.html

Polygamy and the Pope

When the Pope went to Africa, polygamy was on the agenda of some Christians who are in polygamous relationships.

Polygamy is an officially accepted form of in more than 30 nations.
Christians have held different opinions over the centuries and have argued about the polygamy of the patriarchs.

Scientifically, the research indicates some pros and cons to this form of marriage.

Of course, it's mostly one form of , which is .

I take a look at beliefs and a bit of research in this series on Substack -- still FREE to read.

The Real Housewives of the Bible Christians Reframing History

Presenting Survey Results

Look at the bar chart.
Can you clearly detect positive and negative?

When presenting survey data, select colors that stand out for the reader.

Link to survey book
https://amzn.to/4dwhgHT

WSJ post link = https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KKAXupEoE/

The Santa Clara Sacredness Scale, developed by Plante and Gustavel (2026), is a concise, publicly available questionnaire designed to evaluate an individual's perception of sacredness. This 10-item scale demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties, such as an alpha coefficient of .81 (Sutton, 2026, May 13).

https://statistics.suttong.com/2026/05/santa-clara-sacredness-scale.html

Santa Clara Sacredness Scale-Overview A blog about assessment. Many free survey items, questionnaires, Psychological tests and measures.

HABITS
Building a good habit can save time and promote wellbeing, but it can take longer for some people than others.
Learn more about habits.

Habit as a psychology concept Habit as a psychology concept May 11, 2026 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps The Morning StretchPsychologists define a habit as an automatic behavior sequence, acquired through repetition, that occurs with little to no conscious thought, usually triggered by specific contextual cues. Ha...

When Twins are Different
Same mother, different fathers--
It's rare, incredibly rare, but real.
Assumptions about relationships among siblings can be complex when it comes to folk beliefs about inherited traits. Some factor in changes in early environments.

This news story looks at twins, their relationship, and the evidence that they had different fathers.

These twins were born minutes apart - but have different dads Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

Genes and Personality
Recent studies on the Big Five and heritability are reviewed in this article.

Nature vs nurture: How much of our personalities are determined at birth? Research is revealing surprising new insights about how much our genes do – and don't – make us who we are.

How emotions are expressed during conflict shapes partners’ feelings of security afterward.

I have been teaching the psychology of close relationships for more than a decade, and these days, many students walk into class eager to talk about attachment theory. Thanks to pop psychology, social media, and scrolling sessions, a lot of them feel like budding attachment experts. Still, year after year, I am asked the same big question: “Can attachment security change in a relationship?”

Read more from SPSP
https://spsp.org/news/character-and-context-blog/marshall-attachment-security-couple-conflict?_zs=mMdnc&_zl=kwNu4