Posts Tagged ‘friends’
Opponents of the legalization of marijuana are rapidly losing the battle. But that does not mean faith groups are powerless in protecting their flocks from marijuana use. Some new studies are showing religion may help prevent or limit marijuana abuse, and may be particularly effective for minors who may be increasingly vulnerable as legal marijuana becomes more easily accessible.
[Read Full Column...]Having trouble being thankful? New research suggests one possible solution: Keep your friends close, and your religious friends closer. A national study of worshipers found that individuals who had more friends in their congregations were more likely to be grateful to God and ultimately report better health and fewer symptoms of depression.
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- When it comes to building trust, belonging beats belief, study finds
January 29th, 2021 - Want your kids to follow in your faith? Take a page from religious conservatives.
January 21st, 2021 - What Americans believe about violence against the government
January 14th, 2021 - America elected a female vice president. Now will it put women in the pulpit?
December 9th, 2020
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- The Many Faces of Islam By John L. Esposito
- Religious Freedom and Conflict A Review of the Evidence By Roger Finke and Robert R. Martin
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