Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity
Running head: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND FAITH DIVERSITY
Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity
Judy Mills
GCU
HLT 310V
September 14, 2012
Abstract
This paper compares the philosophies of three diverse faiths, that of: Buddhism, Islam, and Christian Science, comparing them to Christianity. We will look at basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, beliefs about healthcare, and components of healing such as prayer, meditation, and rituals followed. We will also look at what is important to know when caring for a person with different beliefs and cultural views, so that we may treat them with respect, dignity and promote the healing process.
Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity
The practice of nursing brings you in contact with people of many different faiths; this requires knowledge and acceptance of multiple religions and beliefs. Compared to Christianity the philosophies of Buddhism, Christian Science, and Islam have dramatically different beliefs regarding health, illness, healing and death. We will look at each of these religions from a spiritual perspective, their beliefs on healing, prayer, meditation, rituals and the afterlife. What is important to know when caring for a person of another faith and culture so that we may treat them with dignity and respect?
Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that consists of a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices based of the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha meaning “the Awakened one”. Healing from a Buddhist perspective is a process of mind and body. The mind is non-physical; it is formless, shapeless, and genderless and has the ability to “know”. The mind is basically limitless and pure and is the creator of sickness and health. Buddhist believes in the idea of karma, meaning anything we do or think can affect us in the future. To heal current sickness we have to engage in positive actions now. To prevent illness in the future have
Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity
Judy Mills
GCU
HLT 310V
September 14, 2012
Abstract
This paper compares the philosophies of three diverse faiths, that of: Buddhism, Islam, and Christian Science, comparing them to Christianity. We will look at basic beliefs, spiritual perspectives on healing, beliefs about healthcare, and components of healing such as prayer, meditation, and rituals followed. We will also look at what is important to know when caring for a person with different beliefs and cultural views, so that we may treat them with respect, dignity and promote the healing process.
Healthcare Provider and Faith Diversity
The practice of nursing brings you in contact with people of many different faiths; this requires knowledge and acceptance of multiple religions and beliefs. Compared to Christianity the philosophies of Buddhism, Christian Science, and Islam have dramatically different beliefs regarding health, illness, healing and death. We will look at each of these religions from a spiritual perspective, their beliefs on healing, prayer, meditation, rituals and the afterlife. What is important to know when caring for a person of another faith and culture so that we may treat them with dignity and respect?
Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that consists of a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices based of the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha meaning “the Awakened one”. Healing from a Buddhist perspective is a process of mind and body. The mind is non-physical; it is formless, shapeless, and genderless and has the ability to “know”. The mind is basically limitless and pure and is the creator of sickness and health. Buddhist believes in the idea of karma, meaning anything we do or think can affect us in the future. To heal current sickness we have to engage in positive actions now. To prevent illness in the future have
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