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Covid-19 and the control freak
Be it hacking off our hair, or indulging in endless exercise, we are all trying to cope in the Covid-19 chaos. But what is going on behind our compulsive inclinations?
Coronavirus, faith, and the fear of death
Many are questioning faith right now. I understand this. The shock of watching the death toll rise each day as the world is battered by this invisible enemy is a shocking example of something very evil in this world. And the question of how God can allow evil to exist is, perhaps, the greatest obstacle to faith in the modern age.
I found peace in the midst of pandemic – and you can too
The world is in a season of fear and anxiety that we haven’t seen for generations. Everything seems to be spiralling out of control. How can we combat our fears and be at peace in the midst of the storm? Is it even possible?
It’s been over a year and I still haven’t slept with my girlfriend
I’m aware our sexual inactivity is something that makes us pretty odd. It’s not down to a lack of attraction, self-isolation or any other issue that keep couples from having sex. For us, it’s a choice we made.
Coronavirus: are we all going to die?
As Coronavirus spreads across the world, many of us have become anxious and are not sure how to respond to this pandemic. Can we find hope in the face of death and disease?
That elusive quest for happiness
Even though every part of our lives is surrounded by comfort and technology; we have an exceptional level of personal freedom and liberty; and we have tastes and experiences our grandparents couldn't imagine, we are no happier. Why is that the case?
Why are we so awkward about patriotism?
Many of us think of patriotism the same way we would a venereal disease: we may happen to exhibit a few symptoms from time to time but we would be extremely uncomfortable to discuss it. What does patriotism mean in today’s world and why do we feel so awkward about it? How can we bring people together without leading to exclusion of others?
Salt Live – Imagine no religion: would the world be a better place?
Religion causes many of humanity’s greatest problems. Division. Intolerance. Conflict. We no longer think that religion is a harmless choice; it’s now seen as a dangerous delusion. At the same time, religious people report higher levels of personal satisfaction and meaning. How can both be true? Is religion part of the problem or is it the solution?
Valentines or Galentines? I think I’ll pass on both
It only took me thirty years to realise that finding 'The One' would never fulfil me. But as long as I've got my squad of great friends, I'll be able to make it through life pretty happily – right?