Israel: Happiest Country in the World
Israel is now the happiest country in the world. But how did they do it? Let’s find the answers.Even though sandwiched between Muslim nations - their enemy for so many years - they are still happier and more peaceful than their counterparts.
Israel is a country in Western Asia. It has a total area of about 20 thousand square kilometers with more than seven million people. It is the 33rd richest country in the world in per capita GDP and has a parliamentary government system.
One thing that makes Israel the happiest is their spirituality. Almost two-thirds of the population are Jews and believe in God. As a matter of fact, 12 years of Bible schooling is mandatory.
They also love the Bible. For them, Bible is a word of hope in time of difficulties. There is an old Jewish joke that reinstates this:
Two elderly Jewish ladies are sitting on a park bench in St Petersburg, Florida. “Mrs Levy,” asks the first, “what do you hear from your son Isaac in Detroit?” “It’s just awful,” Mrs Levy replies. “His wife died a year ago and left him with two little girls. Now he’s lost his job as an accountant with an auto-parts company, and his health insurance will lapse in a few weeks. With the real estate market the way it is, he can’t even sell his
house. And the baby has come down with leukemia and needs expensive treatment. He’s beside himself, and doesn’t know what to do. But does he write a beautiful Hebrew letter - it’s a pleasure to read.”
Also, with their spirituality comes their fertility. Israel is one of the most productive countries in the world in terms of babies. In fact, the most religious Israelis are the most productive, producing nine kids averagely. Compare it to other Christian countries like Poland - who has the highest attendance at mass - possess the lowest birthrate in all of Europe.
Lastly, Israelis has a different and somewhat inspiring way of thinking. They do not think of death often or God’s judgement as they are sure they will live eternally and will never extinct. Moreover, it so easy for them
to talk about the wonders of life. It is like it is part of their tounges that speaking in a positive way seem so normal.
Hey Dos... Very interesting...do you have a source for this?
Hi Ravi! Here is the link to the source: [url]http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/JE13Ak01.html[/url] :)
Interesting how the article uses fertility rate/suicide rate ratio as a measure of happiness. That right there would be an interesting subject of a post....:) Thanks for the source.
I searched for some information regarding your suggestion but it seems that no one has done a study of the fertility rate wit h correlation to happiness. I'll search for more.
"An Israel as boring as Switzerland" could stand as a beacon of prosperity for all, "the Singapore of the Middle East." Alas, however, Israel, on a constant war footing, stands bereft of full democracy and free market prosperity that has always been good for the Jews around the world. Israel has abandoned the crucial separation of church and state, pioneered by the Jews throughout the historical development of democracy throughout the world. Israelis are actually quite bored, frustrated and unhappy, because we are an irresponsible nation, because we embrace incompetence, corruption and inequity. At least sheer denial is broken, because the Peace Movement has polarized Israeli society. But what is still required is for the Peace Movement to recognize itself as a civil rights struggle. Because, no justice, no peace. Imagine an Iranian saying to you: "It’s a shame about those crazy corrupt Mullahs running the country into the ground, but we have to put up with them. Otherwise, how will we justify Islam taking Persia from the Zoroastrians?" Surely we'd all stand aghast in the face of a madman and a fool! And yet, Jews around the world make similar mad and foolish excuses for Israeli theocrats, lawmakers who effectively persecute all other denominations of Jewry let alone non Jews! Such is not the Jewish passion for righteousness or love of wisdom! And such can never be the flower of vibrant Jewish culture. ---- [url]http://www.FoolQuest.com[/url]
