Saturday, June 8, 2019

Discovering God Theologians Psychology And Philosophy

By Karen Ward


Religious life has always been a controversy between believers and non-believers, God Theologians Psychology and philosophy. Now, a new cutting-edge practice has delved into a little though yet understood aspect in this regard. For, there is now an investigation into trust which involves all three disciplines, philosophy, psychology and theology.

When it comes to religion, some people hold tight to the ideology and quote by Ronald Regan, "Trust, but verify." While this is the case, it can often be difficult with religion than say confirming a news story or deciphering fake news from real events. In addition, a number of people question as to whether trust between individuals and individuals and God even have the same definition.

There is no question that trust plays a major role in Christian life. Although, the term does tend to lack serious investigation with regards to theology and philosophy. For, while social science has investigated the term in relation to society, philosophical and theological definitions have often been overlooked.

Two researchers have recently launched a two inter-disciplinarian and multi-year research program in order to create what is hoped to be a philosophically rigorous, psychologically pragmatic and theologically informed understanding of trust as the term relates to a higher power. For, those involved in the research have already discovered that cognitive beliefs together with trust can shape behaviors as related to religion, life and faith.

In some cases, trust is relying on others. Whereas, in others, it is the knowledge that if one needs assistance in the moment that another individual will drop everything and come running. Although, before placing this trust in another individual, it is important that both parties are aware of such expectation. In addition, while some people believe that an individual must have total trust in another for the relationship to work, others suggest the act of having such a belief actually presupposes the individual to doubt, thus making any aspect of trust invalid.

In relation to religion, individuals must determine whether or not there is a difference between faith and trust. While different, one must often have faith in order to trust others or God. For, to have faith in something is to believe, often sight unseen while to trust means to expect others or God to provide a specific action based on a biblical promise, personal promise, question, prayer or request for privacy.

With regards to philosophy, the question of trust is more of a scenario. For example, if an individual is facing a dilemma in which any action could be helpful or detrimental, individuals can often have a difficult time making such decision. As such, determining which choice poses the least risk by reviewing the possibilities allows the individual to trust that whichever action taken will provide the best outcome.

While some individuals blindly follow the religion of parents and others, it is often best to search for a spiritual truth oneself. For, there are many different paths an individual can take when it comes to religion, spirituality and belief. Whether a believer, non-believer, Christian, Buddhist, Neo-pagan, Wiccan or on another path, there is often a path to a higher power or powers with which individuals can connect at some point in life.




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