further to Uncle Wayne's question about crying:
Is humour a function of spirit? or can it be explained scientifically?
2007-05-30 02:28:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
dear one hot: I am Canadian - howdy neighbour ! *smiles*
2007-05-30 02:31:58 · update #1
Humor is spiritually cleansing and renewing. It is a gift we humans enjoy.
2007-05-30 02:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible states that laughter is like a good medicine. It is beneficial for the soul as well as being the catylist of bio-chemical reactions resulting in big smiles...Here is something that I copied and pasted for your review.
Laughing causes:
An increase in the number and activity level of natural killer cells that attack viral infected cells and some types of cancer and tumor cells.
An increase in activated T cells (T lymphocytes). There are many T cells that await activation. Laughter appears to tell the immune system to "turn it up a notch."
An increase in the antibody IgA (immunoglobulin A), which fights upper respiratory tract insults and infections.
An increase in gamma interferon, which tells various components of the immune system to "turn on."
An increase in IgB, the immunoglobulin produced in the greatest quantity in body, as well as an increase in Complement 3, which helps antibodies to pierce dysfunctional or infected cells. The increase in both substances was not only present while subjects watched a humor video; there also was a lingering effect that continued to show increased levels the next day.
2007-05-30 09:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would certainly think so. The sole purpose of humour is to create laughter. Laughter is akin to a spiritual experience, because it makes us feel more positive. However, anything can be explained scientifically, including spirituality.
2007-05-30 09:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by Optimistic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to go with scientifically.
Different people have different senses of humor - some are downright offended by something that someone else might find hilarious (even if they admit that it might not be in good taste).
Your life experiences affect what you find humorous - to me, the funniest things are those that require a little bit of thought.
They would fly right over the head of the average person.
2007-05-30 09:33:59 · answer #4 · answered by Joe M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that it could be spiritual.
Perhaps the best indication that God does have a sense of humor is that He created man in His image (Genesis 1:27), and certainly people are able to perceive and express humor. The American Heritage Dictionary defines a “sense of humor” as “...The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical or funny.” According to this definition, then, God must show an ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical.
2007-05-30 09:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humour occurs when the brain ventures to give one meaning and then abruptly finds a totally different meaning - to a set of events.
Am i right? At least that's what some professionals think.
2007-05-30 09:48:10 · answer #6 · answered by gopikap 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humour, to me, is a moment of madness. That which happens when the brains hang a bit upside down.
2007-05-30 09:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by Kinyua J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humour is spiritual experience, thats why we love Humor!
I am from toronto, where are you from?
2007-05-30 09:40:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humour is good for the soul
2007-05-30 09:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Night Nurse 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dont know!
But humour wont hurt anyone...so why are most people moody! Sheesh.
2007-05-30 09:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by LOTR Fan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋