Content on When Religion Heals, When Science Heals (Page 2)
What’s the connection between religion and health? In a tense and conflict-ridden world, how can religion and science help bridge divides? How can religion and science join together to help us overcome trauma?
These are a few of the questions that this Sinai and Synapses Discussion Forum explores.
Faith and Doubt in the Modern World
Mechon Hadar presents a fall lecture series about faith and doubt in light of science.
Want To Live Longer? Then Connect With Others.
Physically going to your mosque, temple, church, or place of worship continually predicts a longer life. Why would this be the case?
The Seeds of Change Often Lie Below Our Awareness
When we wade into dark and scary places, we find the seeds of growth.
How Can We Vanquish Fear to Make Way for Positive Emotions?
While “positive thinking” won’t often help us address our biggest problems, a positive affect can help us expand our horizons.
Is Gossip Always Evil?
Calling gossip “lashon hara” and translating it as “the evil tongue” might not be fair to the true purpose of gossip — after all, it can serve a real purpose.
Anthropology, Not Demagoguery, Is the Way to Understand ISIS
Instead of writing off the enemy as evil animals who are motivated by greed or mental illness, an anthropologist actually tries to understand where ISIS is coming from, so as to better interpret their motives.
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