Entwistle's Enemies Paradigm Analysis

All the above was exemplified by Entwistle (2004) calling it Enemies Paradigm; supporters of each approaches considered that they were right and the others were wrong, that the idea to introduce religious beliefs in any mental or physical treatment was not just illogical but also dangerous (secular version). In contrast, the sacred version of the paradigm stated that the use intervention based on science or logic was hazardous for individuals of faith.
Psychology as a science was derived from philosophy on the 19th century, adopting the established methodological naturalism. The main goal was to find a natural explanation to a phenomena embracing the scientific method as the only recourse. Therefore, the biopsychosocial approach is codified. It systematically considers biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, …show more content…
The holistic view of personhood’s perspective allows to respect and integrate biopsychosocial and spiritual realities as well as recognizes the legitimacy and boundaries of naturalistic science without resting importance of the fundamental spiritual nature created in the imagen and likeness of God. To use this holistic approach in psychological practice may bring ethical issues about how to work with patients with their religious beliefs (Entwistle, 2009). Professional with or without religious beliefs agree that individuals committed with their religious realities may hide or distorter their physical or psychological health. For that reason, clients’ spirituality reality cannot be used as a coping mechanism just as a contribution at their psychopathology