Passion and Purpose
The Psychology of Faith: The Six Human Needs and Organized Religion
Feb/22/12 07:47 AM
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As the season of Lent approaches for Christians around the world, this week’s journal article will take a look at how, for millions of people, organized religion fulfills some basic human needs. Whether you’re “religious” or not, looking at why organized religion is so meaningful to those who participate in it can help bridge the gaps between those of different faiths.The first thought Jamie Stewart has each morning is, “Will my husband get a job today?” Since he got laid off, Jamie’s life has become very uncertain. “Will we get evicted?” To counter these scary thoughts, Jamie reaches for the remote and turns on the television. The familiar face of Jamie’s favorite evangelist comes on. “The Kingdom of Heaven is assured to those who believe!” Bolstered, Jamie gets out of bed and starts her day believing that everything will be okay. Her faith will protect her.
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2012 Strategic Planning Special
Dec/15/11 06:52 AM
Photo by ViaMoiWhole Life Strategic Planning Special
From 12/15/2011 to 1/15/2012, Traci Shoblom is offering a Whole Life Strategic Planning Workshop exclusively through intentionaldesign.com. In two, one-on-one telephone coaching sessions, with an assignment in between, you''ll have the opportunity to consider ten key areas that make up Traci's Whole Life Success System:
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