Posts Tagged ‘kindness’
Dec 9 2014  |
By David Briggs
Tags: altruism, attachment avoidance, Christianity, clergy, compassion, counseling, infidelity, kindness, love, marriage, optimism, Portaits of American Life Study, prayer, religion and psychology, spirituality
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Comedian Henny Youngman observed, “The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret.” But several new studies indicate that cultivating practices such as selfless prayer, spiritual intimacy and compassionate love can help keep couples happily together through the challenges of marriage, from becoming parents to caring for one another amid the infirmities of old age.
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Apr 29 2014 |
By David Briggs
Tags: children, Christianity, civility, compassion, dogs, generosity, kindness, love, mercy, morality, obesity, politics, religion and economics, selling souls
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A major new study now available on the Association of Religion Data Archives offers insights into how Americans apply ethical principles in the moral choices they make in their everyday lives. While most of us like to think of ourselves as merciful, kind, generous human beings, personal interests may take precedence when it comes to making real-life decisions.
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Dec 21 2012 |
By David Briggs
Tags: Advent, benevolence, Christmas, consumerism, kindness, love, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Newtown, poverty, transcendence
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Spending quality time with God appears to make benevolent love possible for many Americans, new research indicates. Americans may be biologically hard-wired to worship at the altars of consumerism this holiday season, buying gifts with expectations of what they will receive in return, but those people who say they regularly experience divine love are much more likely to reach out beyond family and friends to serve humanity, according to a national study.
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Dec 19 2011 |
By David Briggs
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Fewer people may be getting married today, but there is growing evidence that religious beliefs and practices can have a significant influence on the quality of marital relationships. One study finds couples who pray together and share religious values are more likely to express affection and love, perform acts of kindness and be less critical of their partners
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