Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity by David Entwistle David Entwistle's Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity (2010) is more oriented towards Christians with conservative evangelical views and provides the reader with an outline for several worldview controversies and truth-seeking bases surrounding the connection that underlies psychology and theology. In addition to analyzing the possible connection between psychology and theology, Entwisle discusses the consideration of integrating the Christian faith with the practice of psychology. “Christian understandings of personhood, the purpose of human life, our need for God, and the ethical teachings of the Christian faith are integral to psychology, not simply parallel to it” (p. 199). Entwistle's point of view on this matter is clearly expressed. He believes that it is necessary for theology and psychology to be integrated to fully understand human nature. A focus of this book is to discuss "integrative approaches in a well-conceived Christian worldview" (p.63), focusing on the history of psychology, the relationship between faith and science, and controversial issues in science and psychology. He states that “in many ways the foundations of science were laid in part by a Christian worldview that allowed the universe to be seen as an ordered place in which laws could describe the regularities found within it, based on the premise that the world was created by a powerful, rational and personal Being” (p. 33). The book presents the various models of integration, the five paradigms or ways of relating psychology to Christianity. The first is the enemy paradigm, in the sense that psychology and Christianity cannot be integrated in any way, “the belief that ps...... middle of paper ......t Entwisle is not attempting to force points of view on its readers but simply educating them about what beliefs and points of view are out there. It challenges the audience to bring to the surface their own thought processes and emotions that the book might bring to the surface. Ask yourself why does this chapter affect me this way? What can I do to broaden my knowledge so that if I am faced with a challenging question in the future, I will be knowledgeable and my opinion and belief will be validated? How can I use this book to help people who are trying to mature in their spirituality? Which approach should I use? I'm working towards my PhD in psychology and I'm Christian. I believe the integration of psychology and Christianity is vital to developing my education and spiritual growth. I do not, however, agree that it is my right to judge those who do not share my views or try to influence their beliefs.