Christian Psychology Conflict (2)

Christian psychology is the study of man’s soul and how it stands in relationship to God. This study was the cause of heresy and conflict within the medieval churches. The dogmas developed in this field at that time had their origins basically in either Greek philosophy or theology. These positions were antithetical, yet attempts to compromise were constant. A Greek philosopher such as Aristotle would define the soul as follows: It is the vital principle of all living things. That is, firstly,...