Dear Psychology Debunked Reader,

Hello again. In this month's newsletter, we discuss the beliefs and practices of the late Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung--founder of personality type theory--and the modern-day version of his theory in the popular Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®* (MBTI®*) personality test. We also evaluate the MBTI's soundness as a scientific method and as a practical help.

There is still a remnant of pastors who are not succumbing to the temptation of psychotherapy and psychotropic drugs. We highlight three of these pastors in this issue. One rejected the MBTI as a church leadership training tool; one has posted a 13-question Q&A on why a Christian should reject psychology; and one has started to preach on the emptiness and futility of psychology to his congregation.

While this is encouraging, please pray for those you know in church leadership who have been taken captive by psychology's worldly philosophies (Col. 2:8).

We hope you enjoy the issue and forward to others.

Yours in Christ,

Lisa and Ryan Bazler

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In This Issue:

• Carl Jung and the MBTI®

Most people have heard of the MBTI®*, or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®*--a personality type classification test used by millions to help them with job placement and performance, personal relationships, self-analysis and even spirituality--but most people do not know that it uses the psychological type theories of Carl Jung, a mystical occultist who frequently communicated with a "spirit guide" named Philemon. Read more about Jung and the MBTI.

http://www.psychologydebunked.com/email0407_Jung.htm

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• Is the MBTI® scientific and effective?

  The company who owns the MBTI®*, or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®*, claim that the test is "the most accurate personality type assessment" and that it helps "build understanding and transform lives." Is this popular test grounded in science, and does it really help transform lives? David J. Pittenger, Ph.D. in psychology and assistant professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Marietta College, helps us answer these questions.

  http://www.psychologydebunked.com/email0407_MBTI.htm

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• Pastor gives introductory primer on why Christians don't need psychology

  Pastor Steven J. Cole gives solid answers to 13 of the most common questions Christians have about psychology and its place in their lives. This is a great primer for those just being introduced to the subject.

  http://www.fcfonline.org/articles/CHRISTIANS%20AND%20PSYCHOLOGY.htm

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• Q&A

A reader asks, Should a pastor use right brain / left brain theories to help teach his congregation?

http://www.psychologydebunked.com/email0407_Q&A.htm

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• Letters

This pastor received an overwhelming response to his recent Sunday message that encouraged his congregation to stop depending on psych drugs and therapists, and start trusting in the Lord again. Read the full story.

http://www.psychologydebunked.com/email0407_letters.htm

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