Why Do We Cry?
42: The Answer to Almost Everything · Season 1 · Episode 123
All terrestrial species are capable of crying, but human beings are unique in being the only species to cry from joy, sadness or anger. The Bible considers tears to be a gift from heaven. In medieval spirituality, they are an expression of moral integrity. But, whether its shedding tears in secret or weeping publicly: why is it that we cry?
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Season
1
Episode
123
Air Date
07/Jul/2024
Air Time
—
Runtime
29 min
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All terrestrial species are capable of crying, but human beings are unique in being the only species to cry from joy, sadness or anger. The Bible considers tears to be a gift from heaven. In medieval spirituality, they are an expression of moral integrity. But, whether its shedding tears in secret or weeping publicly: why is it that we cry?
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