Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Spirituality and Humor
Clip: 11/18/2011 | 6m 29s
Is laughter good for your spiritual health?
"There's a fundamental misunderstanding that says religion needs to be serious all the time and gloomy and dour," says Rev. James Martin, S.J., author of "Between Heaven and Mirth." He believes humor is good for one's spiritual health.
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Spirituality and Humor
Clip: 11/18/2011 | 6m 29s
"There's a fundamental misunderstanding that says religion needs to be serious all the time and gloomy and dour," says Rev. James Martin, S.J., author of "Between Heaven and Mirth." He believes humor is good for one's spiritual health.
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