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‘Religion’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life

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Three Tests of Character: Adversity, Temptation, and Power

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Throughout life, we are confronted with tests of character. Each one brings the task and opportunity to survive and become stronger. At these times, faith can help us toward becoming the person we want to be.

All I Want for Christmas is Quiet

By Dr Misty Hook, PhD |

The holidays have become too loud, and all the noise is drowning out what Christmas was meant to celebrate. Perhaps quiet can put things back into perspective.

Are Bugs Messing With Your Mind?

By Dr Greg Mulhauser, Managing Editor |

Two biologists propose that the presence or absence of parasites in our environment exerts a strong top-down influence on the extent to which we have historically developed family ties and even religion. Surely it’s not the whole picture — I sure hope we’re more complicated than that — but could it be part of the picture?

Confessions of a Sincere Heart

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Many interviewers have seemed uncomfortable with the Ted Williams story, and in particular his not very politically correct assertions about character deficiencies and shame. Personally, I am inspired.

A Christmas Wish for Peace on Earth

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Peace comes not by imposing our wills or asserting the correctness of our ways and beliefs over others, but by reckoning with our own hearts.

The Myth About Myths

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

I lament the fall of the once mighty myth. Myth is about so much more than a non-factual story or colloquialisms about erroneous beliefs. We need myths to help articulate powerful truths about ourselves and the world in which we live.

Winter Solstice Myths and Legends

By Dr George Simon, PhD |

Druids, Norse, Christians: it’s been universal for us over the centuries to have concocted various ceremonial activities and festivals to coincide with major astronomic events.

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