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Longing for health. A practice of religious healing and biomedicine compared.

Author: VellengaSipco J

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Overview

This article compares religious healing practices in the Netherlands, specifically the 'Services of salvation and healing' of the Pentecostal Levensstroom gemeente, with biomedicine, represented by the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Cancer Hospital. Despite their apparent differences, both practices share a tendency towards objectification, an instrumental approach, healers with high status, indirect healing through symbolism, and similar methods of dealing with unknown forces.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
The standard notion is that biomedicine and religious healing are two completely different practices in modern Western societies. In this article, this notion is questioned by comparing in the Netherlands one practice of religious healing, namely the 'Services of salvation and healing' of the Pentec...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-008-9175-0

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Healing Practices: Where Biomedicine and Religion Intersect

In modern society, biomedicine and religious healing are often seen as distinct approaches to health and well-being. This study challenges this notion by comparing a Pentecostal church's practices of healing with those of a leading cancer hospital in the Netherlands. It's like exploring two different oases in the desert, each with its own unique cultural and spiritual significance.

Seeking Common Ground

The study explores the similarities and differences between these two seemingly disparate healing practices. It finds that both practices share a tendency toward objectification, instrumentalism, and high ascribed status for healers. This is like observing two distinct civilizations in the desert, each with its own cultural practices and beliefs, yet finding surprising similarities in their approaches to healing. The study suggests that both practices are grounded in a shared quest for healing and well-being, even if their approaches differ.

Learning from Each Other

The study argues that both biomedicine and religious healing can learn from each other, acknowledging the power of symbolic healing and the importance of addressing the spiritual dimension of illness. This is like recognizing that both desert oases can offer valuable lessons and insights for those seeking to thrive in the harsh desert environment.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study provides a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of biomedicine and religious healing. It's a reminder that the desert of healing is a diverse and complex landscape, with multiple paths leading to well-being.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2009-03-26
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19105023

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1007/s10943-008-9175-0

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