Connections Involving 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.

In most cases, non-believers and many scientists like to quote Ronald Regan's "Trust, but verify" comment when denouncing organized religion. Actually, this is somewhat comical as Ronald Regan was a very religious man. Whereas, others often try to decipher whether faith and trust hold the same or different meanings, especially when it comes to trust in God versus trust in others.

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 one case, trust involves relying on others to be there in times of need. For this to be the case, the individual must also believe that others will be there when called upon. At the same time, there are others whom suggest that the belief presupposes any uncertainty of risk and is therefore, invalid. Regardless, everyone is entitled to belief, opinion and free-thought whether living in America or elsewhere.

When it comes to religion, people must determine if there is a difference between trust and faith. While somewhat different, the two are very similar. Although, in order to have faith, one must also trust that certain actions will come to pass. Whether that be the second coming of Christ or that church services will take place on a given day and time.

The project also examines trust in relation to philosophy. For example, how does reliance on someone or something compare to trust. For, the concept of trust requires far more than just reliance as it is generally not enough for one to predict actions or rely on others that things will actually come to pass.

While some people blindly follow the faith of parents and family without questioning the basis for the religion, others tend to search for a personal truth or enlightenment. When it comes to Wicca and neo-pagan beliefs, these are also practices which have been handed down through centuries. As such, regardless of whatever belief one may have been brought up in as a child or, even led to as an adult, it is important to search within to determine whether or not one believes in the dogma or core beliefs of such religion.




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