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Like Jacob and the Angel: Jung’s Evolving Position on Christian Thought: The Intellectual and Religious Context and Growing Convictions Concerning Archetypal Symbols

First United Methodist Church, Fireside Room 1838 SW Jefferson Street, Portland

In relation to Christianity, Jung’s position evolved during his lifetime, the evolution being affected by both his own developing inner experience and by historical events in the west, especially the two world wars and all that surrounded them. He had immense respect for the psychic depth of historic Christian symbolism; he had little respect for ... Read more

Like Jacob and the Angel: Jung’s Confrontation with Christianity

Westminister Presbyterian Church - Great Hall 1624 NE Hancock, Portland

Jung, son of a Swiss pastor, wrestled all his life with religion and particularly with Christianity. He was convinced that humans are by nature religious, and that the issue of developing a solid religious attitude lay at the heart of psychological problems and growth, especially in the second half of life. He also believed that ... Read more