Fraser WattsThe Easter ResonanceEaster is still marked by bank holidays, but people have largely lost track of what it is supposed to be about. It is partly about what…Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018
Fraser WattsThe Crucifixion of Jesus: A Perspective from Family Systems TheoryOver the centuries Christians have used various ideas to try to explain their belief that the crucifixion of Jesus had consequences that…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Fraser WattsSocial Brain Theory and the Size of ChurchesI have recently become aware of an intriguing convergence between the Social Brain theory of Professor Robin Dunbar at Oxford, and the…Mar 8, 2018Mar 8, 2018
Fraser WattsVarieties of Music: Varieties of ReligionDifferent kinds of music have different effects on people; understanding how that works is one of the tasks of the psychology of music. I…Mar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
Fraser WattsScientific and Religious Approaches to Mental HealthMuch of my work has been on science and religion, particularly psychology and religion. There are many specific topics to consider from…Feb 15, 2018Feb 15, 2018
Fraser WattsHow Black-and-White Are You in Your Thinking?Some people think in black and white terms; some see things in terms of shades of grey. Some people make a clear, confident choice, one way…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
Fraser WattsComputer Intelligence Becomes a ReligionOver my lifetime there have been massive developments in what computers can do. But it is something it is very difficult to take a balanced…Jan 17, 2018Jan 17, 2018
Fraser WattsRelating Theory and PracticeOne of the enduring social challenges is to find better ways of relating ‘theory’ and ‘practice’.Jan 10, 2018Jan 10, 2018
Fraser WattsWhy Should Christians Do Good?Most people (Christians and otherwise) think that Christians should do good in the world, and I agree with them. But I think it makes a lot…Jan 4, 2018Jan 4, 2018
Fraser WattsChristmas and the Butterfly EffectThere is a principle often found in science writing, known as the butterfly effect, where small causes can have large effects, says Fraser…Dec 20, 2017Dec 20, 2017
