Human beings have vast resources for social, personal, and spiritual growth. This project presents some of the thoughts, ideas, and notions of writers who have dedicated themselves to an approach that facilitates the emergence of the self that one truly is. The differing perspectives reflect a deep commitment to a process that is in many ways indefinable. Yet, each writer presents a snapshot of a process that is incredible to behold, and witness.

For nearly 50 years the approach of Carl Rogers and his colleagues has been used to help others in counseling, psychotherapy, and education. This project takes that work into the realms of Religion, Politics, Alcohol treatment, Incest, Mental Disabilities, Sandtray therapy, Philosophy, and Person-Centered history & theory.

You have struggled with doubt and skepticism yourself. As you present your faith and think about it, you find it difficult to share it with nonbelievers. This is not because you are afraid to, but because skeptics just don't seem to want to understand. This contributes to your doubt and skepticism.Still, though you struggle with your faith, you find that what you do believe is congruent with the Christian tradition and with Scripture itself.This work does not attempt to con...

Carl Rogers by the time of his death had influenced psychology, counseling, and education in ways that defy the efforts of many professionals and scholars. Paul Tillich influenced theology and philosophy in similar ways. If anyone wishes to study in the fields mentioned, that person has to deal with this thinkers. It is with fear and trepidation I approach the Rogers – Tillich dialogue held in 1965 at San Diego State University in 1965. I am but a mere mortal who had his brain scrambled by...

The reality is that the mainline denominations are declining. Skepticism and doubt are easily noted. A wide variety of works, particularly in the field of apologetics, have attempted to defend the faith. This work presents articulations of the faith. The best defense is to give testimony to it. The listener will decide what to believe in this cynical age. The root of decisions is scripture, tradition, and proclamation.