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Tag Archives: miracles
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 5 – What Causes Sickness?
Theologians tell us that, in one sense, from a Biblical perspective, all sickness has its ultimate origin in sin because human suffering stems from the fall and the sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:15 – 17; Romans 1:28 – … Continue reading
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 4 – Can Faith be Unhealthy?
While faith can have positive effects on health, it can also have negative effects. Although religious beliefs are a source of comfort and support for many people, for others they are a source of stress and emotional turmoil. More Information:
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged Bible, healing, health, miracles, spirit, Spiritual Health, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 3 – Devout Faith Helps but Does Not Guarantee Good Health
Interest in the connection between faith and health has led to a relatively large number of studies investigating the link. Some religious groups, including some actively involved in alternative medicine, claim to offer complete health to their adherents. Evaluating the … Continue reading
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 2 – What Value Should We Place on Our Health?
Good Health Can Become an Idol Many of the more recent controversial developments in conventional medicine (cloning, assisted suicide, embryo research) have arisen because some believe that the purpose of life is to promote life itself — and not just … Continue reading
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 1 – What does the Bible say about health?
I co-wrote a best-selling and evidence-based book on alternative and complimentary medicine with my good friend, Dónal O’Mathúna, PhD, titled, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook (the options, the claims, the evidence, how to choose wisely). We had a chapter in … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Bible, healing, health, miracles, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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Majority of Docs Believe In Miracles
A new national study among 1,134 physicians revealed that the majority (72%) believe that miracles have occurred in the past and 70% believe that they can occur today. In addition, 69% indicated that religion is a reliable and necessary guide … Continue reading
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Tagged faith in medicine, miracles, prayer in medicine, religion, religion in medicine
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If religious faith is important to you, how should you talk to your doctor about your beliefs in God?
A recent study found that many Americans believe in divine intervention in a medical crisis. Other research shows that religious faith is important to a majority of Americans. So, if religious faith is important to you, is it okay to … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Medical Association, CMDA, Duke University Medical Center, Harold Koenig, miracles, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Many believe God’s intervention can revive the dying
The Associated Press is reporting that when it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans. An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors “need to be prepared to … Continue reading
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