Theos-Talk Archives (March 1999 Message tt00262)

>>The STUDY of human behavior is an academic exercise. I do not see that it has
anything to do with knowing what a persons intent was in a given behavior.
Knowing intent, is at best, an endless speculation.<<

 

I am sorry to hear you think that there is no connection between

behavior and intent. As far as I know, psychology acknowledges

such a connection. Don't forget, the road to Hell is paved by

good intentions...

 

<<< The "law courts" not only acknowledge psychology, but they demand it>>>
>>This could be one of the reasons why the court system is failing so badly. In
a recent study, it was discovered, that where capital punishment is practiced,...

>>>

 

I think we are all in agrement on this list that capital publishment

is wrong and should be abolished. Most psychologists would

probably agree too.

 

<<The reason that I went into psychology
myself is my interest in people and why they act the way
they do>>>
<<Oh? You do this for free??>>

 

Although you are being cutsy here, no, I don't take

money. I work as a contractor for the Gov. and write.

My psychology is used working with children, for

which I get no money but for which I get much more

than money can ever buy.

 

Jerry S.