Another interesting take on this is notion that 'sin' has been erased from everyday language is the concept of 'shame'. If you ask most kids today (middle school and below) what the hand motion of rubbing one index finger opver the other in a motion like peeling potatoes, I think they will be clueless about what it means. I think most of us adults have a strong sense it means 'shame on you'. Somehow I think there is a connection here between the discusison on sin and this concept of shame.
now, whether any of this has to do with psychology? maybe only tangentially in terms of superego development???? I don't see it fitting anywhere beyond that, and only in terms of those who 'believe'. SSpeaking of believing, I remember reading some 30 years ago in a college class "the true believier" by eric hoffer? Anyone remember that book and what it's main theme was? Finally, I didn't get any answers from knowledgeable tipsters to my student's question about the ethics of using films of people who are behaving marginally properly (i.e., Milgram's study) and informed consent and/or permission to use them in the films Annette Annette Taylor, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology University of San Diego [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
