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Sharon L. Coggan, "Sacred Disobedience: A Jungian Analysis of the Saga of Pan and the Devil" (Lexington Books, 2020)

New Books in Psychoanalysis

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Exploring Wholeness in Contemporary Christianity

This chapter examines the pathologies of contemporary Christianity through Jungian analysis, emphasizing the need for a more integrated understanding of divinity that incorporates both good and evil. It critiques the one-sided nature of monotheism, particularly in Christianity, and discusses how this leads to psychospiritual illness and societal conflicts. The narrative highlights the potential for cultural evolution and interconnectedness by exploring archetypal figures like Pan and the relevance of shadow integration to contemporary spiritual practices.

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