Our Health
A spiritual and cultural movement for health and wellbeing.
At the heart of being persons together is the experience of family. We often hear it said that ‘blood is thicker than water’. This suggests that our identity and ultimate loyalties tend towards familial relationships. Who we are is highly influenced by the family we are a born into whether for good or ill. Indeed,… Read More
We are not confused about what makes a good diet: moderate nutritious carbs, a fair portion of protein, minimal sugar, plentiful fruit and vegetables, limited alcohol and not too much salt. Our consumption of fat might still be one source of uncertainty; perhaps best to moderate that too for the time being. But, ultimately, prepare a little… Read More
A high ranking army general from Syria found himself in a dilemma. He had contracted a nasty disease that threatened both his position and his life. He sought the advice of doctors but none of them could reverse the infection. Eventually he found his way to a faith healer who assured him he could be… Read More
The concept of health can be all-encompassing. It is mind and body, within which we experience impressions of spirituality and divine inspiration. The person with a comprehensive notion of health will incorporate these experiences of ‘transcendence’. Religious traditions suggest that the health and vibrancy of mind, body and spirit are indicative of the draw towards God; that… Read More
We need a new politics for health. Our medical and public health authorities were designed to keep infectious diseases at bay. We value their continuing vigilance and intervention. But what threaten us more are the mental and physical conditions that emerge through the interaction between our internal vulnerabilities and our lifestyles. Medical professionals work hard to combat these… Read More
