Faith vs. the fear factor

Published: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 12:04 a.m. MST
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All human emotions find their genesis in one of these two camps: either the faith camp or the fear camp. This might sound like a bold statement, but let's break it down and see if it's true.

First off, what feelings, emotions, thoughts or even actions are found in the fear camp? Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, pessimistic, addicted, inadequate, uncertain, discouraged, angry, lost, alone or mistrustful? Actually who doesnt relate to at least a few of these emotions lately? A recent national survey found that 75 percent of Americans are stressed, anxious and angry — and given many of the current national and worldwide situations, who can blame them?

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Elia Gourgouris writes "Ask Dr. Elia" Tuesdays on MormonTimes.com

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