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Seven statements

of EMCAPP

The seven statements of EMCAPP are as follows:

1. EMCAPP is based on the belief that there is a God who is
ac�vely maintaining this world, and therefore there cannot be
any discussions about Man without talking about God.

2. EMCAPP acknowledges the limita�ons of all human knowled-
ge and therefore appreciates the a�empts of the various
Chris�an denomina�ons to describe God and their faith.

3. EMCAPP brings together interna�onal leaders and pioneers in
the field of Chris�an psychology and psychotherapy and its
underlying anthropology.

4. EMCAPP respects and appreciates the cultural and linguis�c
diversity of backgrounds of its members.

5. EMCAPP encourages its members to learn how to recognize
each other as friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.

6. EMCAPP encourages its members in their na�onal challenges
and responsibili�es.

7. EMCAPP has a global future and it is open to discourse and
joint research opportuni�es around the world.

8.

“God-image” is a term used to denote a person’s subjec�ve percep�on and experience of God, a personal assessment that is relevant for the development of faith. (Rizzuto, 1979).