What a Poor Psychologist Jesus Is! Christianity and Psychology: A Difficult Relationship

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Miguel Ángel Núñez

What a Poor Psychologist Jesus Is! Christianity and Psychology

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A Difficult Relationship

Miguel Ángel Núñez

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Fortaleza Ediciones
17 February 2025

Christianity; Christian counselling; Psychology

Psychology and Christianity are often perceived as incompatible-or so claim a considerable number of authors known for their anti- psychology rhetoric. Their argument rests on the belief that only special revelation, as found in the Bible, is valid for understanding the human mind. Through this narrative, they have persuaded millions of people that it is impossible to address emotional problems through psychology. Instead, they reject psychological approaches outright, promoting the idea that the Bible alone provides answers to every human problem. In my experience with fundamentalist Christians, I have observed many deeply involved in evangelism and church leadership while privately struggling with paranoid fears, sexual dysfunctions, domestic violence, identity conflicts, self-esteem issues, and more. Despite these personal challenges, they continue to insist that ""Jesus is their best psychologist"" or that ""spiritual life is enough."" Yet, they remain trapped in the inconsistency of lives marked by profound emotional turmoil.

Dr. Miguel Ángel Núñez, a couples therapist, family specialist, international speaker, and author, expands his extensive literary work with this book. Here, he explores the enduring debate on whether psychology and spirituality can be integrated. The goal is not to provoke controversy but to reflect on the cognitive dissonance displayed by many who believe psychology is unnecessary and that Jesus, prayer, and Bible reading alone are sufficient. Confronted with this reality, I have often exclaimed, ""What a poor psychologist Jesus must be!""-as they continue to wrestle with fears, anxieties, interpersonal conflicts, and countless other struggles. This book delves into precisely that-a candid and thoughtful examination of an issue that is frequently overlooked.

By: Miguel Ángel Núñez
Imprint: Fortaleza Ediciones
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9798235886445
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 17 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

El autor es orientador familiar, terapeuta matrimonial, conferencista internacional, educador y escritor. Ha sido docente universitario por más de 30 años. Ha dado conferencias en al menos 40 países de 3 continentes. Ha publicado a la fecha más de 100 libros. Felizmente casado, vive en España junto a su esposa, y cerca de sus hijos adultos casados. Lo que más goza en la actualidad es ser abuelo de 4 nietos.