A Christian Psychology of Rumor
Using a Christian psychology approach, rumor is conceptualized as shared information and stories that are: 1) seen as unsubstantiated, 2) embedded within theological narratives, 3) spiritually-dimensioned, and 4) embraced or rejected. This conception accomplishes four goals that explicitly address e...
| Published in: | Journal of psychology and christianity |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
2019
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| In: |
Journal of psychology and christianity
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Rumor
/ Psychology
/ Christianity
/ Culture
/ Cognition theory
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| RelBib Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture VB Hermeneutics; Philosophy ZD Psychology |
| Further subjects: | B
Christians
B Psychology B Rumor B theory of knowledge B Interpersonal Relations |
| Summary: | Using a Christian psychology approach, rumor is conceptualized as shared information and stories that are: 1) seen as unsubstantiated, 2) embedded within theological narratives, 3) spiritually-dimensioned, and 4) embraced or rejected. This conception accomplishes four goals that explicitly address epistemological, theological, metaphysical, and volitional worldview assumptions. First, modern psychological ideas about rumors as "unsubstantiated information" are translated by recognizing the role of hermeneutics when evaluating evidence but affirming that substantiation is a legitimate part of an integrated biblical epistemology. Second, modern sociological ideas about rumor as "shared stories within cultural narratives" are translated by relocating rumors within competing narratives about God and his relations with humans. Third, the central tactical role that rumors play in spiritual realms engaged in conflict is recognized. Fourth, a non-deterministic human volitional response to rumor is asserted. The resulting framework suggests four characteristics of rumor within a Christian ideological surround. The framework also suggests practical implications for Christians encountering rumor, Christians in ministry and helping professions, and Christian psychology researchers. |
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| ISSN: | 0733-4273 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and christianity
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