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Christian Psychology alive
tiating Christian understanding (or potentially cally living in such a diverse and uncertain cul-
negating certain understandings). Conversely, tural context, I think there is potential for good.
Christian tradition may at times provide in- The postmodern concept of multiple rationali-
sight into the findings of empirical research. ties brings with it great threat and the poten-
In other words, even though the two fields tial for significant imbalances in the absence
may be speaking different dialects, eliminating of an agreed upon universal standard, but it
the “trump” card of so-called objective reason also brings great potential for renewed dia-
may lead us toward greater collaboration and logue both within and outside of the Christian
dialogue amidst various rationalities. Watson church. We have a difficult and uncertain road
is effectively claiming some space not only for to walk, but it is lined with hope and always, we
Christian theology, but also empirical research believe, undergirded by the faithfulness of God,
in psychology, and while there are numerous who remains infinitely greater and wiser than
difficulties involved with the thought of practi- our “Babel of Rationalities.”
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