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The theological and psychological analysis of Dr. M. Scott Peck’s view of human evil
(2003)
Objectives of the Study
This special paper on the book People of the Lie aims to:
a. arouse the awareness of the readers on the reality of the existence of human evil.
b. impart knowledge on the nature, the source and the healing of human evil.
c. encourage the readers to undergo the process of introspection and find healing for themselves.
d. provide a re-orientation of the readers’ perspective on the integration of Science and Religion in the arena of healing.
Significance of the Study
The author’s content analysis will benefit those who are victims of human evil, in the hope that they too can name their own experience and find healing as they delve into this subject. It will contribute to the realization of theology and medical students to bring to light the value of integrating Science and Religion in the healing process as the issue of human evil is discussed openly in the classroom. Furthermore, the analysis of this study can propel them to embark on an intense research related to the issue of human evil and contribute to public awareness. Likewise, it will educate church persons so that they will not remain in their fairy tale view of evil but will comprehend evil’s true nature.
Scope of the Study
This study focuses only on what Dr. Peck calls human evil. The writer of this special paper will deal on the subject psychologically and theologically.
This paper proposes to explore the following questions: a) who are the people of the lie? b) where did its deviltry come from? c) who arc their victims? d) is their nature a kind of illness? e) do they suffer? f) is there healing for its evil?
The second chapter will set the stage for unveiling Dr. Peck’s definition of human evil and its characteristics. It will deal with a) its genesis and effects on its victims; b) the methods of Peck on how to deal, heal, and exorcize it; c) and his recommendations for further studies over the subject matter.
The third chapter focuses on the writer’s analysis. It explores some truths upon gathered opinion from different authors that deal with the issue of evil as well as other relevant issues. It also conveys her theological reflection concerning the integration of Science and Religion as well as the issue of human evil in the realm of politics.
In the last chapter, the writer of this paper discusses her concluding thoughts toward the study, as well as her own recommendations....
Family planning and its biblical and theological bases
(1995)
Filipino homes today have an average of eight children. Family planning is strongly endorsed by the United Nations for all countries with high fertility rates. In the Philippines today, the government and some private ...
Home visitation: A pastoral care strategy for the healing of life
(1996)
The purpose of this paper is to defend the shepherding role of the minister through pastoral visitation as something that is still relevant and necessary in church work. This is to show to other ministers that pastoral ...
The Kingdom of God and the Church in Korean milieu: Towards an evangelical theology in Korean context in terms of its understanding of the Kingdom of God
(1995)
The Korean Protestant church has a history of more than a century. The first Presbyterian missionary from North America came to Korea to evangelise the people in this hermit nation in 1884. He was followed by the first ...
A biblical and contextual reflection on common problems in Filipino family relationship
(2002)
Seeing many families crumble is alarming in the sense that the family is considered not only as the smallest unit but also a significant part of a society and as a saying goes, “the strength of the chain depends upon the ...
A unified University Church and Chaplains’ Office and its effects on the campus ministry of Central Philippine University as perceived by the Christian Life Committee of S.Y. 2012-2013
(2012)
This is a descriptive study on a Unified University Church and Chaplains’ Office and its Effects on the Campus Ministry of Central Philippine University as Perceived by the Christian Life Committee of S.Y. 2012-2013 that ...
Pauline resolution to the problem of division and leadership rivalry in the local church based on exegetical study of 1 Corinthians 3:5-11
(2005)
Christ loves the Church as the husband loves his wife. He has given the highest price: His own life on behalf of the Church. The church is His body and He is the Head. The figure of the Church as the body of Christ is the ...
Factors influencing the young people’s interest and involvement in Christian education programs under the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC) in Sara, Iloilo
(2004)
This descriptive study determined the forty-six young people’s interest and involvement in Christian Education Programs (CEP) under the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, Inc. in Sara, Iloilo. The level of interest ...
The concept of “Eirene” in John 14:27-31 and its implications to the peace agenda between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF)
(2006)
This special paper deals with the topic, “The Concept of Eirene in John 14:27- 31 and Its Implications to the Peace Agenda Between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and National Democratic Front (NDF).” ...
An exegetical study of Acts 1:1-11 as the fulfillment of Christ's promise of the Holy Spirit in Luke's gospel epilogue
(2016)
This study analyzed the passage under study by looking at the writings of the authors with respect to its literary, historical and theological contexts. The main issue tackled is the significance of the coming of the Holy ...