Dogma Of Trinity

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Another article, “A Psychological Approach to the Dogma of the Trinity”, by Amy Lamborn explores Jung’s essay about his understanding of the Trinity and the convergences of psychoanalysis and religion. Throughout Jung’s time Christian theologians accused him of using psychology to reduce the religious symbols and using them by there psychic experience (Lamborn, 2011). In contrast, the author intended for the readers to understand Jung and how he was portraying religious symbols as an accessible thoughtful reflection (Lamborn, 2011). Jung’s interpretation of the trinity consists of, “An interplay of a differing personas, meeting without fusing, communing without totalizing, discoursing without dissolving” (Lamborn, 2011). This understanding, correlates …show more content…
More specifically, Jung’s understanding of the collective unconsciousness. Reading over his theory and psychology, I indeed believe that individuals tend to ignore their shadow archetype as Kirk Bingaman put it. These archetypes are in many ways important because in order to find ones true self you must understand human nature. I resonate most with understanding our shadow archetype because I tend to have a very pessimistic outlook to this world. I do not think that people are evil per se, but I believe through experience people develop their personalities and adapt to protect themselves by living their best life. I constantly try to understand how this shadow self and my Christian beliefs intersect into my personality. Being raised in a monoethnic church and frequently being associated with individuals of the same culture in a way helped me carve my personality. As well as, help me understand my shadow self and hide it from others because I know how dark I truly am. I truly believe that Jung and his theories are applicable to all individuals it is just a matter how you apply your faith and intertwine it with your true