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explanations and what may be considered as solutions to the challenges people face. However, the role of religion when it comes to solving serious medical problems is relative, depending on strength of the religious faith and other personal characteristics and values. Some individuals have a greater faith than others and would consider the option of waiting for a miracle to cure their loved ones more effective than undergoing a medical procedure. The similar scenario is highlighted in the Case Study: Healing

talking about their own religious belief, let alone someone else, would most like leave counselors feeling awkward and uneducated to bring varying religious beliefs into therapy. Secondly, I think that “Christian” counselors (at least in my experience) either take the non-offensive approach to faith in therapy, or they

beliefs, and concepts. The topics that really stood out were Faith vs. Fantasy, Exclusivism vs. Inclusivism, and the faith foundations of a Christ-centered Theist. These concepts have made me reflect back on my own beliefs and why I started to believe in God and the Bible in the first place. These three notions have induced me to believe and build a stronger trust and relationship with God. The Oxford Dictionary today, would imply that faith is equal to fantasy. It says that, “it is a strong belief

There are many customs and traditions in religion, like not consuming pork or mixing dairy and non-dairy in the Jewish faith, or meditating in eastern religions. All of these things have a purpose in there respected religions, but there is one that stood out in the traditions of the Christian religion and that was labyrinths. Labyrinths aren’t a new thing some of the first labyrinths where used by the Egyptians in 4500 BCE. The first labyrinths used in the traditions of Christianity where recorded

without question. For as long as I have been able to think, the importance of religion has been drilled into my head many times over. Growing up in a Christian home, Christian church, and Christian school, not once did I question the reason behind my religion. Transferring to Mount Zion has been a spiritual wake up call for me. I started to question my faith, and if I really did believe in all this. The verse I mentioned has helped me whenever I doubt God. It reminds me that He has a plan for me, and

Summary In the book, Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling, McMinn expands upon the theory of integrating psychology and theology by providing the reader with concrete methods to utilize in counseling. His approach to integration is filled with helpful guidance for any counselor striving to strike the appropriate balance in their sessions. McMinn divulges into how and when to use scripture, prayer, confession and redemption. He advocates for utilizing these methods on a

Provider and Faith Diversity: First Draft Michelle L. Murphy GCU: Spirituality in Healthcare March 16, 2014 Rev. Rick Hudock Abstract As heath care providers we need to keep mindful of the care we provide to several different religious traditions. It is up to the health care professional to respect and understand the ideals that affect our patients and their family members. In this paper we will compare the philosophies of three diverse faiths. The faiths chosen are Islam, Christian Science

as apostle of atheism. He was motivated to write opinion pieces in favor of atheism because ‘ humanity’s denial of death’ was the source of its ‘ingenious ability to muffle morality with euphemism’. Adams thinks that Australia has lost fervor for faith so that ticking the box of religion in the census form doesn’t denote the depth of religious

wellbeing. In this personal Spirituality Reflective Paper the following four concepts will be discussed: (a) role of religion and spirituality within professional nursing practice, (b) experiences with faith groups other than own, (c) thoughts with respect to those who do not practice a certain faith, and (d) types of clients or client problems involving religion or spirituality that may present as a challenge. Spirituality is vital to life based upon the above definition of the term. Religion historically

The topic I choose for this essay is related to good and evil and the question of why do the innocent (humans and animals) suffer will be the subject to be discussed. First of all, in the view of the Christian, innocent suffer because God allows them to suffer, and the question becomes why God would let innocent humans and animals suffer even if they have done nothing wrong. It is important to consider whether the “innocent” truly exist. As appeared in the Bible, there are two famous statements.