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Heise, Robin G.; Steitz, Jean A. – Counseling and Values, 1991
Explores the fundamentalist Christian focus on perfectionism and its possible contribution to an increase in dysfunctional individuals, family systems, and societies. Several Bible verses are analyzed and the results of their misinterpretation discussed. The need for a program of spiritual growth, as expressed by Alcoholics Anonymous, as opposed…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Christianity, Family Problems, Misconceptions
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Goodman, Arnold M. – Counseling and Values, 1974
The entire thrust of the Jewish Rabbinic Tradition is to accept the reality of development. Behavior reflects values, and values come from the study of the Torah. (Author)
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Developmental Psychology, Individual Development, Judaism
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McCandless, J. Bardarah – Counseling and Values, 1991
Claims local Protestant church leaders can confront problem of depression by providing parishioners with information about symptoms and reasons for depression; distorted understandings and uses of biblical ideas about perfection, self-denial, surrender, and expressions of anger and grief; and principles of parenting that encourage children's…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Clergy, Depression (Psychology), Educational Needs
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Watts, Richard E.; Trusty, Jerry – Counseling and Values, 1997
M.R. Butz's position regarding chaos theory and Christianity is reviewed. The compatibility of biblical theology and the sciences is discussed. Parallels between chaos theory and the philosophical perspective of Soren Kierkegaard are explored. A biblical model is offered for counselors in assisting Christian clients in embracing chaos. (Author/EMK)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Biblical Literature, Chaos Theory, Christianity