It seems we have made so much progress—and yet, why is it that the world appears no closer to the peace and prosperity we all desire? Consider religion-based wars; consider the spread of obesity; and consider the devastation of depression. Yes, these are the three great scourges of our time, and so many people put
Category: Depression
Depression: One of the Scourges Our 21st Century
I have been calling an alert about three scourges of the 21st century: obesity, religionism (see definition), and depression. Sufferers of depression can camouflage their condition through denial or because of shame and lack of information. In this article I will provide insights about depression from the perspective of spirituality. I contend that spirituality can
2013: What is the Hope?
The year 2013 has been portrayed differently by different people. For some, 2013 is a year of doom. For others, it is a year of hope. I believe 2013 is a year of both “challenge” and “hope.” In fact, the twins “challenge/hope” always come together. If one appears, you know the other one is close
Paulo-Juarez Pereira 