Recovering from a brain injury is tough. After that kind of trauma, it can be hard to keep the beliefs you held so dear. You might wonder how you can keep trusting God after trauma or find hope after brain injury. Traumatic brain injury recovery can shake you up but there are ways to help. If you’re struggling to reconnect with your faith, here are ten things you can do. 1. Reconnect with Religious Leaders If you’re struggling with faith,... Read more
Morality and AI is a subject coming closer to relevance. Soon, AI will be able to parse how it views right and wrong, and these perceptions could leak into technology people use at work or for personal use. Discussions with Siri could become more heated, dragging into the late night hours as users uncover its philosophies about faith and ethics. But, is it possible for humanity to reach that point, and what are the implications of these advancements? Considering topics... Read more
There’s an argument that Christianity should be separate from government issues but health care is something we can’t ignore. No matter how we do it, it’s the church’s duty to help others get the care they need. We are all God’s children and health care is as much as a need for food, shelter and clothing. Our bodies are beautiful creations and we should help everyone maintain theirs. We can’t do it alone. These eleven voices show us how church... Read more
Many people love the taste of bacon or pork chops, but two of the world’s major religions abstain from eating any pig products. The prohibition of pork in Judaism and Islam is well-known to most people, though many don’t know exactly why. Though some pigs might be cute, they’re considered “unclean” according to religious dietary standards. These two religions have more in common than you might think, including their dietary beliefs. Eating pork in Islam and Judaism is forbidden, but... Read more
There’s an argument that Christianity should be separate from government issues but health care is something we can’t ignore. No matter how we do it, it’s the church’s duty to help others get the care they need. We are all God’s children and health care is as much as a need for food, shelter and clothing. Our bodies are beautiful creations and we should help everyone maintain theirs. We can’t do it alone. These eleven voices show us how church... Read more
Aging easily can be a great source of anxiety. Some are worried about staying active with potential health issues, less stamina and the need for assistance. Others are concerned with changing appearances and how their age might affect how friends, family and strangers treat them. For others, aging means getting closer to death. Research shows that young people are most afraid of the concept of dying, but older people fear the process. The thought of an afterlife can bring comfort,... Read more
Chronic pain exhausts you. It saps the joy out of daily life, making even pleasurable outings more problematic — you always have to wonder how long your spoon supply will last before your conditions make you cry, “hold, enough.” Could meditation help you work through pain? Roughly 20% of Americans live with a chronic pain condition, often suffering in silence out of the fear of burdening others with their complaints. However real and valid your pain may be, you need... Read more
Your career defines how you spend much of your time. It pays the bills, but it’s also how you interact with the world. Consider how your career advancement could further your Catholic faith. This guide can help you define what that means for your life, how to align your career with your faith and how to practice intention as a Christian. What Does Career Advancement Mean for Catholics? God created everyone with unique gifts. He calls some people to lead,... Read more
Health care reform is a hot-button issue across the United States. The 2010 Affordable Care Act made it easier for Americans to get insurance, but you might still struggle with high prescription costs and other out-of-pocket expenses. Economic conditions and medical bills put more strain on you and your community than ever before. As politicians debate solutions, you can look to religious leaders for guidance on advocating and determining the right thing to do. Health care reform and religion are... Read more
Vaccinations are an exemplary achievement of modern medicine. However, for the 0.7% of Buddhists in the United States, the Buddha and vaccinations don’t mix. Despite its impacts on preventing disease, religion has long influenced vaccination decisions. Parents pursue legal action to avoid vaccinating their children, while employees — such as hospital workers — request accommodations for getting out of mandatory vaccine requirements. These choices often stump medical specialists and researchers. How did this part of society grow so fearful of... Read more
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