Psychologists have a complicated relationship with consciousness. At one end of the spectrum are behaviourists, such as B. F. Skinner, who ignore consciousness and only study observable behaviour. At the other end of the spectrum are the psychoanalytic approaches of Freud and Jung, who give the unconscious a prominent role in their systems. Along the…
In Search of a New Horizon is the (translated) title of a fairly large paperback on my bookshelf: Op zoek naar een nieuwe horizon. The pastel green cover and the modernist font used for the title speak to the publication date, 1989; the two hands drawn beneath almost touch. The author, Dr. Wybe Zijlstra, was…
How can Christians move past polarization? CC’s Editor Angela Reitsma Bick asked Psychology Professor Dr. Lucian Gideon Conway III to use his expertise in the psychology of culture and politics to answer that question. CC: We all have examples of the deep divides in our country, churches and families. What tools can we use to…
Psychologists have long been interested in attention. It is a phenomenon at the heart of consciousness and self-awareness. It is real for all of us, but at the same time it is not well understood. We all know what is meant by the word attention, but a simple scientific explanation is elusive. Attention can span…
“One should act only in accordance with that maxim through which you can, at the same time, will that it becomes a universal law.” – Immanuel Kant “I will show you a still more excellent way.” – I Cor. 12:13 Many years ago, I and three other undergraduate friends would meet for discussions over pizza…
“Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day.” – Why We Sleep, by Dr. Matthew Walker. Sleep affects our memory, immune system, weight regulation and mental health. Not getting enough sleep doubles your risk of cancer. It makes you more likely to develop Alzheimer’s…
Jordan Peterson is a divisive and unique public figure who has been widely discussed by Christians interested in his popularity and impact. In a 2018 article for The New York Times, David Brooks noted that fellow academic Tyler Cowen considered Peterson “the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now.” Peterson, a worldwide…
On October 10, 11,000 registered participants from 129 countries tuned in to pre-recorded videos covering various topics relating to mental health and faith. The Church Mental Health Summit exceeded its 2022 record of 5,000 registrants, attracting a larger audience than ever this year. Held on World Mental Health Day, this free event offered registrants hours…
Joseph had four dreams from the Lord. In the first, God told him to wed Mary. The second told him to leave at night for Egypt. In the last two dreams, God revealed to Joseph when to return and where to go. Scripture tells us many times that God can communicate with us in dreams,…
“Return to Normal” and “Build Back Better” are the two dominant mindsets for COVID-recovery. Any suggestion of more disruption would invite stone-throwing, but that may be our future. High levels of present anxiety and fear for the future lead to equating hope with more tranquility. Is there another kind of hope? Is hope possible in…
The human voice is a powerful instrument. Through speaking, singing, whispering and shouting, our voices express much of the human experience. Our voices are also basic to our sharing meaningfully with others. Through verbal communication we express a range of emotions and experiences: anger, desire, sympathy, fear and amusement, among others. I became particularly attuned…
“Doubting Thomas,” that practical, no-nonsense disciple of Jesus, would fit well in our modern world’s philosophy that “seeing is believing.” Thomas would have nothing to do with fantastical stories of a risen Jesus. No, Thomas wanted empirical proof – the proof of his senses. He wanted to see the wound in Jesus’ side and touch the scars in his pierced hands.
|
Uploaded
Failed
|
 |
