Saints of Past Ages: Blaise Pascal, one of the first to grapple with the role of faith in an age of science and reason
DAVID HOINSKI says – in an article first published on The Conversation – that the Catholic theologian, born 400 years ago, left a deep and lasting influence on the world that can be felt today…
On the Screen: “Infectious” joy from two remarkable people who practiced what they preached
NILS VON KALM watches the documentary ‘Mission: Joy’…
This Life: Recapturing our joy in the Lord
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article published on ASSIST News Service, writes about the importance of remembering to enjoy what God has given us…
Sight-Seeing: Acknowledging our vulnerability
NILS VON KALM on the importance of honesty in following ‘the way of hope’ that Christ offers us…
Your money or your life: Can nations prosper by putting well-being before GDP in 2020?
Bangkok, ThailandThomson Reuters Foundation With protests from Chile to Hong Kong last year over widening inequality, violence against women, and climate change, more policymakers and campaigners started to openly debate potential shifts away from an economic model that relies on growth. New Zealand became the first nation to introduce a Wellbeing Budget that requires all […]
STRANGESIGHTS: THE SEARCH FOR A HAPPY HOME; CAPTAIN KIRK VISITED MARS?; AND, THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA FILTERS…
DAVID ADAMS writes about the odder side of life…
Fat and happy: the comforts of practicing a religion
RNS People who are active in their religious congregations tend to be happier, a new Pew survey finds. But that advantage doesn’t extend to their waistlines. In a large meta-analysis of 35 countries, Pew researchers found that religiously active people around the world report a range of desirable health and social outcomes. They vote and volunteer more. They […]
THIS LIFE: EXPERIENCING JOY SURPASSING YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article first published on ASSIST News Service, on the importance of finding joy – even in difficult circumstances…
World sinks to 10 year happiness low
Thomson Reuters Foundation World happiness levels are at their lowest level in over a decade, with the number of people who say they feel stressed and worried rising, according to a survey published on Wednesday. Conflict-hit Central African Republic was the world’s unhappiest place last year, with Iraq in second place, according to the ranking […]
THE INTERVIEW: MIROSLAV VOLF AND THE THEOLOGY OF JOY
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks to US-based theologian Miroslav Volf about joy, how it’s different from happiness and what the Bible says about it…