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Research led by a team of theologians will examine if the regular practice of Christian lament increases flourishing, and if so, what factors lead to this increase.
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The effects of religious fasting during Yom Kippur, the 'Day of Atonement' considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism, will be investigated. The researchers hypothesize that fasting, when situated within religious and spiritual framework, will predict greater flourishing.
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This Templeton World Charity Foundation funded project aims to investigate the impact of a form of self-deprivation exercise, the Ramadan fast, on physical and mental health, social relationships, sense of fulfillment, life satisfaction, spirituality, and meaning and purpose in life.
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This study will collect high-resolution data in order to investigate the relationship between the Jewish practices of Shabbat, Hibodedut, and wellbeing, in the moment and over time.
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An interdisciplinary team including a philosopher, neuroscientist and theologian will examine how kinship relations including ancestral & spiritual actors, influence health-seeking behaviors in Uganda. The project aims to help healthcare evolve in a way that recognizes interconnectedness.
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This project aims to build a critical foundation for understanding what religious intelligences might be and how they interactively arise. It will use social-science research tools to examine "experiencers" who report gaining knowledge directly from God.
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This project will investigate whether Nisim B'chol Yom – a Jewish liturgical prayer meant to cultivate a sense of gratitude as a way to connect to the divine – leads to an increase in flourishing-related outcomes.
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Five research labs around the world will work collaboratively to better understand the experiences of speakers sharing disparate views. They aim to study universal core characteristics and nuances across cultures.
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Building on the theoretical framework of IIT, a project team, directed by Giulio Tononi seeks to develop and apply an 'intrinsic ontology' for foundational concepts beyond consciousness.
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Indigenous African forgiveness rituals often peacefully resolve conflicts. We’re funding research to investigate the mechanics of depolarization in these rituals.