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Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, the gospel of success, seed-faith gospel, Faith movement, or Word-Faith movement) [1] is a religious belief among some Charismatic Christians that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive scriptural confession, and giving to ...
According to a study from 2015, Christians hold the largest amount of wealth (55% of the total world wealth), followed by Muslims (5.8%), Hindus (3.3%), and Jews (1.1%). ). According to the same study it was found that adherents under the classification "Irreligion", or other religions, hold about 34.8% of the total global
The core driver of this behaviour is the belief that having more money will lead to greater happiness in the afterlife. [1] In modern society, "money is revered, feared, worshipped, and treated with the highest respect". [2] It is doubted that money cannot buy everything when people sell their organs, souls, and even children for money.
Scholarly studies have investigated the effects of religion on health. The World Health Organization (WHO) discerns four dimensions of health, namely physical, social, mental, and spiritual health. [1] [2] Having a religious belief may have both positive and negative impacts on health and morbidity.
As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, zakat is a religious duty for all Muslims who meet the necessary criteria of wealth to help the needy. [8] [9] It is a mandatory charitable contribution, often considered to be a tax. [10] [11] The payment and disputes on zakat have played a major role in the history of Islam, notably during the Ridda wars.
Effects of religion on economic outcomes. Studies suggest there is a channel from religious behaviours to macroeconomic outcomes of economic growth, crime rates and institutional development. [19] Scholars hypothesise religion impacts economic outcomes through religious doctrines promoting thrift, work ethic, honesty and trust. [20]
But religious rituals and symbols connected to NAR-style beliefs were part of the syncretic stew in the crowd outside the Capitol during the riot: the blowing of shofars, prayer circles, “Appeal ...
Part III: Faith and health in the clinic: 11. Assessing religious and spiritual concerns in psychotherapy: John T. Chirban 12. Spiritual interventions in healing and wholeness: Siang-Yang Tan and Natalie J. Dong 13. The religious dimension of patient care within rehabilitation medicine: The role of religious attitudes, beliefs, and professional ...