Chris Murphy

U.S. Senator from Connecticut

Chris Murphy is a United States Senator from Connecticut, where he has served since 2013. He serves on the Foreign Relations Committee, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and the Appropriations Committee. Prior to the Senate, Murphy served for three terms in the U.S. House, representing the state’s fifth congressional district. Senator Murphy has been a strong voice in the Senate, fighting for job creation, affordable health care, education, sensible gun laws, and a forward-looking foreign policy. Before being elected to Congress, Murphy served for eight years in the Connecticut state legislature. Murphy graduated with honors from Williams College in Massachusetts and received his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.

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Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

With Dan Barker, Harold Koenig, Chris Murphy, Ruth Whippman

February 21, 2025

Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy published an influential report indicating that the U.S. is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. Sixty percent of adults report feeling lonely, and eight percent report not having any close friends. While a range of solutions have been proposed, many argue that religion could be the healing, connective elixir. Those advocating that religion could cure loneliness note it has often provided individuals with regular social contact and opportunities for engagement, support systems to help others in their times…

Can Religion Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?

With Dan Barker, Harold Koenig, Chris Murphy, Ruth Whippman

February 21, 2025

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