Unit 1: Theories Of Spiritual Development (Lifespan) Flashcards
Individuals are unwilling to accept a will greater than their own.
Behavior is chaotic, disordered, and reckless. Young children can be at this stage. Adults who do not move pass this stage may engage in criminal behavior because they cannot obey rules.
Individuals have blind faith in authority figures and see the world as divided into simply good and evil and right and wrong.
Children who obey their parents move to this point. Individuals who are law-abiding citizens may never move further in the continuum.
Scientific Skepticism and questioning are critical, individual does does not accept things on faith, only convinced logically.
Workers in science/technical field question spiritual forces. Those who do not engage in this skepticism move away from the simple, official doctrines.
The individual starts enjoying the mystery and beauty of nature and existence.
Develop a deeper understanding of good and evil, forgiveness and mercy, compassion and love. Does not judge, or seek to inflict punishment for transgression. Loving others as one loves oneself.
