Humor Us: An Appeal For The Gospel Of Relaxation

This book addresses the fact that Americans tend to live under a considerable amount of stress, tension, and anxiety, and suggests that humor can be helpful in alleviating their distress. It posits that humor is a useful placebo in this regard; cites studies that show that humor moderates life stress; considers the relationship of religion and humor, especially as means to alleviate anxiety; proposes that Jesus had a sense of humor; suggests that his parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard has humorous implications for the relief of occupational stress; explores the relationship of gossip and humor; and suggests that Jesus and his disciples were a joking community. It concludes that Jesus viewed the kingdom of God as a worry-free existence.

• | Author: Donald Capps
• | Publisher: Cascade Books
• | Publication Date: Oct 21, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 194 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 149829037X
• | ISBN-13: 9781498290371