Medicine and Spiritual Healing Within a Region of Canada: Preliminary Findings Concerning Christian Scientists' Healthcare Practices

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    Abstract

    Christian Science is the largest and most recognized of various spiritual healing groups that encourage members to forgo or overcome the need for medicine. Even so, it appears that some Scientists occasionally use medicine. In this study, I argue that Scientists in one region of Canada respond to influences on their healthcare practices differently and follow a variety of healthcare practices. These practices range from refusing medically necessary treatment (which could potentially harm individuals' health) to making full use of the medical system. I base my findings primarily on interviews with eleven current members and one former Christian Scientist.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)789-803
    Number of pages15
    JournalJournal of Religion and Health
    Volume52
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sep. 2013

    Keywords

    • Attribution
    • Belief system
    • Canada
    • Christian Science
    • Faith-based healing

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