On this episode, Barbara takes on this significant topic: Does religious involvement or spirituality have an impact on one's physical health? Barbara references a documentary she recently watched, and in this episode, we pick apart some of the claims of the film, and Barbara examines various topics around spirituality and health.
If you’re new to the Crone of Temple, Texas, welcome. This podcast features Barbara Wendland, an 88-year old pioneer of progressive Christianity. For nearly 30 years, Barbara wrote a monthly article challenging the church to examine its outdated beliefs and practices. Today, she is in search of an answer to these questions: Do all religious beliefs and practices have beneficial effects on health, or can some actually be harmful? What kind of religious involvement? Does quality or style of a worship service matter? I even examine how clergy are helpful or how they are often unhelpful. Read the full article here.
