For most of American history, if you were struggling with a heavy heart or a restless mind, you went to see your pastor. The diagnosis was usually spiritual, and the remedy was simple: prayer, scripture, and repentance.
Churches stopped just handing out Bibles and started hiring licensed therapists. Today, many large churches have entire departments dedicated to mental health, recognizing that spiritual health and mental health are two sides of the same coin. 3. Why It Matters Today American Protestantism in the age of psychology
But this merger hasn't been without its critics. Some worry that by focusing so much on the self , we’ve lost the focus on the divine . They argue that when the Gospel becomes a self-help manual, it loses its power to challenge us. The Bottom Line For most of American history, if you were
From Sin to Self: American Protestantism in the Age of Psychology Today, many large churches have entire departments dedicated
But as the 20th century rolled in, a new figure entered the room: the psychologist.