Geoff W. Sutton
@geoffwsutton.bsky.social
Psychologist/ professor emeritus, author, grandad, and traveler interested in cultural psychology-especially the psychology of religion and spirituality. suttong.com
Reflecting on Veterans Day
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The Psychology of Remembrance: Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, and the Bonds They Shape
At eleven o’clock on a gray November morning, the traffic in Whitehall halts.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Reflecting on Veterans Day
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Transgender Decline and Language
Fiery comments on transgender survey data
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November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
When sacred spaces are not safe places-
Clergy sex abuse in the news-
What might be enough to protect children and vulnerable adults?
Some ideas
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Clergy sex abuse in the news-
What might be enough to protect children and vulnerable adults?
Some ideas
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Clergy Sexual Abuse November 2025
A blog about psychology & religion, spirituality & human nature: Apology, Hope, Forgiveness, Justice, Morality, Sex, Culture, Positive Psychology
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November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
When sacred spaces are not safe places-
Clergy sex abuse in the news-
What might be enough to protect children and vulnerable adults?
Some ideas
geoffwsutton.blogspot.com/2025/11/cler...
Clergy sex abuse in the news-
What might be enough to protect children and vulnerable adults?
Some ideas
geoffwsutton.blogspot.com/2025/11/cler...
Psychological perspectives on Christian views about LGBTQIA+ rights.
A new chapter now available on my substack.
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A new chapter now available on my substack.
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CHAPTER 7: MINDS, MORALS, AND IDENTITIES:
PSYCHOLOGICAL INSIGHTS INTO LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION
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November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Psychological perspectives on Christian views about LGBTQIA+ rights.
A new chapter now available on my substack.
geoffreywsutton.substack.com/p/chapter-7-...
A new chapter now available on my substack.
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Changing Our Mind, Changing Our Lens
It is a transformative book that explores the author’s evolving views on LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity.
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It is a transformative book that explores the author’s evolving views on LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity.
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Changing Our Mind, Changing Our Lens
A Psychologist’s Take on Gushee’s Changing Our Mind
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November 1, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Changing Our Mind, Changing Our Lens
It is a transformative book that explores the author’s evolving views on LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity.
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It is a transformative book that explores the author’s evolving views on LGBTQ inclusion within Christianity.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
How do ancient texts influence transgender rights in the US today?
The story begins in Genesis... and does not end.
CHAPTER 6: IN HIS IMAGE
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The story begins in Genesis... and does not end.
CHAPTER 6: IN HIS IMAGE
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CHAPTER 6: IN HIS IMAGE
SEX AND GENDER DIVERSITY
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October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How do ancient texts influence transgender rights in the US today?
The story begins in Genesis... and does not end.
CHAPTER 6: IN HIS IMAGE
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The story begins in Genesis... and does not end.
CHAPTER 6: IN HIS IMAGE
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“Sometimes the scariest ghost is just your brain playing tricks on itself.”
Magicians remind us how easily our minds can be fooled. We’re quick to jump to supernatural explanations when something strange happens, but science often has a simpler answer.
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Magicians remind us how easily our minds can be fooled. We’re quick to jump to supernatural explanations when something strange happens, but science often has a simpler answer.
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The Scary Season
Psychology, Halloween & Mysterious Happenings
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October 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“Sometimes the scariest ghost is just your brain playing tricks on itself.”
Magicians remind us how easily our minds can be fooled. We’re quick to jump to supernatural explanations when something strange happens, but science often has a simpler answer.
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
Magicians remind us how easily our minds can be fooled. We’re quick to jump to supernatural explanations when something strange happens, but science often has a simpler answer.
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The Scary Season
Some folks are scared as hell about Halloween.
Others are obsessed with evil
Most just want to have fun
Some thoughts on the Psychology of Halloween
--and a note about fear and anxiety
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Some folks are scared as hell about Halloween.
Others are obsessed with evil
Most just want to have fun
Some thoughts on the Psychology of Halloween
--and a note about fear and anxiety
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The Scary Season
Psychology, Halloween & Mysterious Happenings
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October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Scary Season
Some folks are scared as hell about Halloween.
Others are obsessed with evil
Most just want to have fun
Some thoughts on the Psychology of Halloween
--and a note about fear and anxiety
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
Some folks are scared as hell about Halloween.
Others are obsessed with evil
Most just want to have fun
Some thoughts on the Psychology of Halloween
--and a note about fear and anxiety
open.substack.com/pub/geoffrey...
“Faith should nourish, not punish. My review of Fugelsang’s The Separation of Church and Hate unpacks a guide for reclaiming compassion.”
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“Thou Shalt Not Weaponize Faith: A Review of Fugelsang’s Cultural Counterpunch”
I’ve reached my limit with hate.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“Faith should nourish, not punish. My review of Fugelsang’s The Separation of Church and Hate unpacks a guide for reclaiming compassion.”
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I'm posting chapters to a new book on #LGBTQIA+ inclusion/exclusion.
Join me on substack for a free read of this and other posts about psychology and culture.
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Join me on substack for a free read of this and other posts about psychology and culture.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I'm posting chapters to a new book on #LGBTQIA+ inclusion/exclusion.
Join me on substack for a free read of this and other posts about psychology and culture.
geoffreywsutton.substack.com
Join me on substack for a free read of this and other posts about psychology and culture.
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Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual harassment.
Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual abuse.
Look for increased distress and spiritual struggles when in the continuum between spiritual harassment and abuse.
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Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual abuse.
Look for increased distress and spiritual struggles when in the continuum between spiritual harassment and abuse.
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SPIRITUAL ABUSE: An Investigation
A blog about psychology & religion, spirituality & human nature: Apology, Hope, Forgiveness, Justice, Morality, Sex, Culture, Positive Psychology
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October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual harassment.
Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual abuse.
Look for increased distress and spiritual struggles when in the continuum between spiritual harassment and abuse.
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Focus on the survivor's experience when defining spiritual abuse.
Look for increased distress and spiritual struggles when in the continuum between spiritual harassment and abuse.
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PAIN
Psychache is a horrible experience of mental pain.
Fortunately, researchers keep studying this recognized anguish.
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Psychache is a horrible experience of mental pain.
Fortunately, researchers keep studying this recognized anguish.
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Psychache Psychology of psychological pain and anguish
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October 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
PAIN
Psychache is a horrible experience of mental pain.
Fortunately, researchers keep studying this recognized anguish.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2020/01/psyc...
Psychache is a horrible experience of mental pain.
Fortunately, researchers keep studying this recognized anguish.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2020/01/psyc...
I'm thinking about liberty and it's iconic symbol today. suttontravels.blogspot.com/2020/07/stat...
Statue of Liberty New York City
People, places, events, and sites I've visited on five continents with travel tips and comments.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I'm thinking about liberty and it's iconic symbol today. suttontravels.blogspot.com/2020/07/stat...
I had a nice request for information on how to buy my books. Apparently, I have not marketed well. Here's a link for anyone interested.
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MY BOOKS
Books about psychology and culture (British & American), psychology and religion and spirituality, psychological research (surveys) and statistics.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I had a nice request for information on how to buy my books. Apparently, I have not marketed well. Here's a link for anyone interested.
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“Objectification isn’t just about sex. It’s about power, identity, and the ways culture teaches us to see ourselves through someone else’s eyes.”
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Objectification Theory in Psychology
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October 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
“Objectification isn’t just about sex. It’s about power, identity, and the ways culture teaches us to see ourselves through someone else’s eyes.”
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“Moral injury thrives in silence. Healing begins with truth‑telling, solidarity, and accountability.
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Moral Injury and Psychology
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October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“Moral injury thrives in silence. Healing begins with truth‑telling, solidarity, and accountability.
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The legacy of Susan Brownmiller continues to shine a spotlight on rape culture. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/10/rape...
Rape as Power: Revisiting Susan Brownmiller’s Against Our Will in Historical and Cultural Context
Reviews of books and films connecting Psychology, Culture, and Religion
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October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The legacy of Susan Brownmiller continues to shine a spotlight on rape culture. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/10/rape...
Framing can influence our attitudes but we can reframe what we hear or read.
Framing references have a bias: Compare 98% effective vs 2% failure rate.
See the research on framing and share to promote critical thinking.
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Framing references have a bias: Compare 98% effective vs 2% failure rate.
See the research on framing and share to promote critical thinking.
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Framing Effect
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September 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Framing can influence our attitudes but we can reframe what we hear or read.
Framing references have a bias: Compare 98% effective vs 2% failure rate.
See the research on framing and share to promote critical thinking.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/fram...
Framing references have a bias: Compare 98% effective vs 2% failure rate.
See the research on framing and share to promote critical thinking.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/fram...
A break from serious writing--
“From coal wagons to world-famous locomotives, discover how North Tyneside powered the railway revolution.”
Check out my video
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“From coal wagons to world-famous locomotives, discover how North Tyneside powered the railway revolution.”
Check out my video
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Stephenson Railway Museum North Shields UK
People, places, events, and sites I've visited on five continents with travel tips and comments.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A break from serious writing--
“From coal wagons to world-famous locomotives, discover how North Tyneside powered the railway revolution.”
Check out my video
suttontravels.blogspot.com/2025/05/step...
“From coal wagons to world-famous locomotives, discover how North Tyneside powered the railway revolution.”
Check out my video
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So, I've been thinking about Yarhouse's approach to helping gay Christians. In the process, I reviewed his book offering his compassionate and informed opinion. I have some concerns. My review --> suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/09/fram...
Framing Sexuality Through Lenses: A Review of Mark Yarhouse’s How Should We Think About Homosexuality?
Reviews of books and films connecting Psychology, Culture, and Religion
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September 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
So, I've been thinking about Yarhouse's approach to helping gay Christians. In the process, I reviewed his book offering his compassionate and informed opinion. I have some concerns. My review --> suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/09/fram...
Today I look at erasing identities, which is especially relevant to book bans.
As people figure out who they are and who they are not, they may face significant barriers to understanding if there are efforts to erase their identities. Read more: suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
As people figure out who they are and who they are not, they may face significant barriers to understanding if there are efforts to erase their identities. Read more: suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
IDENTITY ERASURE and PSYCHOLOGY
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September 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Today I look at erasing identities, which is especially relevant to book bans.
As people figure out who they are and who they are not, they may face significant barriers to understanding if there are efforts to erase their identities. Read more: suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
As people figure out who they are and who they are not, they may face significant barriers to understanding if there are efforts to erase their identities. Read more: suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
On having an invisible identity.
The strange case of being ignored.
Some thoughts on being partly or mostly ignored.
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The strange case of being ignored.
Some thoughts on being partly or mostly ignored.
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IDENTITY INVISIBILITY and PSYCHOLOGY
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September 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
On having an invisible identity.
The strange case of being ignored.
Some thoughts on being partly or mostly ignored.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
The strange case of being ignored.
Some thoughts on being partly or mostly ignored.
suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2025/09/iden...
This book by Holly Berkley Fletcher should open discussion about the purpose and wellbeing of the children of white evangelical missionaries around the world. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/09/reco...
Reconsidering Missionary Childhoods: A Critical Engagement with Fletcher’s The Missionary Kids
Reviews of books and films connecting Psychology and Religion
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September 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This book by Holly Berkley Fletcher should open discussion about the purpose and wellbeing of the children of white evangelical missionaries around the world. suttonreviews.suttong.com/2025/09/reco...
Feeling hot?
So, a few weeks ago I was chilling out in Alaska. I recommend this 1-hour cruise to see Portage Glacier.
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So, a few weeks ago I was chilling out in Alaska. I recommend this 1-hour cruise to see Portage Glacier.
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Portage Glacier Cruise Alaska
People, places, events, and sites I've visited on five continents with travel tips and comments.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Feeling hot?
So, a few weeks ago I was chilling out in Alaska. I recommend this 1-hour cruise to see Portage Glacier.
suttontravels.blogspot.com/2025/09/port...
So, a few weeks ago I was chilling out in Alaska. I recommend this 1-hour cruise to see Portage Glacier.
suttontravels.blogspot.com/2025/09/port...