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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 Catholicism became a global religion, the Catholic orders and religious and lay people established health care centres around the world. Women's religious institutes such as the Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Mercy and Sisters of St Francis opened and operated some of the first modern general hospitals.
In chapter 25, on physical health, the authors theorize that the religion / physical health relation may be mediated (causally explained) by mental health, social support, and health behaviors, which in turn may affect various physiological processes as well as disease detection and treatment compliance, which affect physical health. [14]
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 ...
In Islamic traditions, caring is the manifestation of love for Allah and Muhammad. [1] Caring in Islam, however, is more than the act of empathy; instead, it consists of being responsible for, sensitive to, and concerned with those in need, namely the weak, the suffering and the outcasts of society. [1]
The increased interest in alternative medicine at the end of the 20th century has given rise to a parallel interest among sociologists in the relationship of religion to health. [ 2 ] Faith healing can be classified as a spiritual , supernatural , [ 10 ] or paranormal topic, [ 11 ] and, in some cases, belief in faith healing can be classified ...
Religious views on euthanasia are both varied and complicated. While one's view on the matter doesn't necessarily connect directly to their religion, it often impacts a person's opinion. While the influence of religion on one's views towards palliative care do make a difference, they often play a smaller role than one may think.
Because of this, many scholars, religious authorities and individuals interpret the readings differently. All this allows for different views between religions as well as within major religions. Any religious processes and traditions that occur right after death also affect views on organ donation. [8]