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People who inhabit faith systems often espouse high moral, ethical ideals. Words used include, compassion, justice, love, community, generosity, inclusion etc. The problem with all groups – and faith groups in particular – is that the IDEALS espoused are often a long way away from the REALITY LIVED. That, in and of itself, is notContinue reading “The gap between the ‘idealised’ self and the ‘real self’”

Psychology and Hope is a new site to bring the human sciences and spirituality to bear on current social issues. My name is Peter Powell. I am a semi-retired ordained minister in the Uniting Church in Australia and psychologist. I completed my theology and pastoral care studies in Sydney and Melbourne, my supervisory training inContinue reading “INTRODUCTION”