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Posts Tagged ‘joy’
Anthony Esolen on Timeless Hymns
What makes for a “timeless hymn”? Prof. Anthony Esolen (Thomas More College) discusses his recent book “Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church,” and shares with us the importance of singing and poetry for the faithful. We review a number of important themes found within various hymns and reference a few of the greats over the past several centuries. Join us over at Facebook and Twitter for regular updates on guests. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Alexander Ross on Religion & Happiness
Prof. G. Alexander Ross of the Institute for the Psychological Sciences discusses the decline in female happiness over the past four decades and how it is related to declining religious partipation. Our interview features a general discussion of happiness, the non-religious factors affecting one’s happiness, the general decline in female happiness (relative to males) and how religion promotes general contentment and joy. Prof. Ross notes that recent declines among church attendance, particularly among women, have led to a steeper decline in happiness for females as compared to men. We conclude with a discussion of the role of religion in psychological counseling. Visit our new Facebook fan page. Search under “Research on Religion with Anthony Gill.” [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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