Archbishops Asks For Pursuit of Happiness

The Archbishop of Canterbury has made a point in his Easter Sermon to urge corporations to pursue happiness rather than pure capital gains.



Rowan Williams said that corporate prosperity without fulfillment was "an empty thing" and that it was good that people were realising there is "more to life than Gross National Product".

Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams

The Archbishop of Westminster has also said he was praying for those in conflict areas around the world, especially with the recent developments in Libya.

Archbishop Vincent Nichols said "We watch the work of death every day, with the natural disasters of Japan, in the ceaseless work of war in zones of conflict around the world."

Today we pray for peace: for the city of Misrata and for a ceasefire in Libya that new political structures may be put in place; for peace in Afghanistan, in Syria, across the Middle East, in Ivory Coast and in so many other places."

Back at Canterbury Cathedral Dr. Williams said that he welcomed the talk of "happiness" among politicians, and also encouraged days of "shared celebrations" such as the Royal Wedding.