Daniel Thejus (Bobby)

Adjunct Speaker

Dr Daniel Thejus (Bobby) is an Adjunct Speaker with Life Focus Society. After completing his undergraduate course in Economics, Politics and Sociology, heeding the advice of a Jesuit novice, he completed his Masters in Philosophy earning a gold medal from Madras Christian College. His passion to understand the times led him to do a Ph.D. from Madras University where his research focused on Amartya Sen’s idea of Justice, Identity and Democracy. His interest in Theology peaked with an MLitt in Analytic and Exegetical Theology from St. Andrews University, Scotland.

Apart from his research interests, he is interested in speaking about the interaction between eastern philosophies and theology. Bobby enjoys interacting with people in any setting. His interests range from popular culture, human flourishing, justice to philosophy.

Bobby is married to Ruhamah, and they currently live with their two young children in Scotland.

Articles & Videos by Daniel Thejus (Bobby)

Does AI make us less human? In a ChatGPT world, is there anything distinctive about being human anymore? AI does seem faster and smarter than us! Yet, Daniel Thejus thinks that at least in four areas we are better off. Read this short article to find out what sets us apart from AI.
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The challenge of loving others as much as we love ourselves leaves us uncomfortable, responsible and obliged to those who are around us. Can we think of creative ways to provide the tools to convert income or ability into an opportunity to help people reach their desired goals, asks Daniel Thejus (Bobby).
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When teachers are like good priests, then the classroom can become a good parish. Educational institutions will be transformed into places of hope. And students can face the future with confidence.
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You arrive at faith when you engage with a person or thing and begin to trust that person over a period of time, says Dr Daniel Thejus (Bobby) in the first of the Faith series.
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Is it true that if you are scientifically minded, you cannot be spiritually inclined? Daniel Thejus thinks that this argument might be a bit misleading. It is possible that Faith and Reason coexist at many levels. Trust without personal verification is common, even in the scientific community.
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Do things seem hopeless all around? Does life seem hollow and empty? The emptiness you encounter can be good as when Mary stepped into the tomb and found it, voila! empty. To learn how to bring hope and life into dead situations, listen to Dr Daniel Thejus.
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When the world says you aren’t good enough, or urges you to stop when you are doing the right thing, it’s time to listen to God’s voice. Dr Daniel Thejus says when people all around us are so lost, divided and confused, we need to hear God’s voice so that we can bring hope to the hurting world.
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No matter what you have done in the past, in the new year ahead look to the Giver of hope. Dr Daniel Thejus says the glory of the Lord rests within each one of us and that it is capable of transforming the environment and the world we live in. Go out with that power into the world, suggests Dr Thejus.
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Are you hiding something bad, your feelings, thoughts? Sometimes what we hide can gradually grow to do us in. Instead invite Jesus to become the light of your life and he’ll turn the darkness into light, says Dr Daniel Thejus (Bobby)
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