The Relief Society helps members Hinduism “Enricher, Healer of disease, be a good friend to us.” Abortion No policy exists Artificial insemination No restrictions exist but not often practiced Table 6–1 continued HEALING Traditions ■ 133 Autopsy Acceptable Birth control All types acceptable Blood and blood products Acceptable Diet Eating of meat is forbidden Euthanasia […]
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Abortion Forbidden Artificial insemination Acceptable between husband and wife Autopsy Permitted with consent of next of kin Birth control Contrary to Mormon belief Blood and blood products No restrictions Diet Alcohol, tea (except herbal teas), coffee, and tobacco are forbidden Fasting (24 hours without food and drink) is
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Christian Science Abortion Incompatible with faith Artificial insemination Unusual Autopsy Not usual; individual or family decides Birth control Individual judgment Blood and blood products Ordinarily not used by members Diet No solid food restrictions Abstain from alcohol and tobacco, some from tea and coffee (caffeine) Euthanasia Contrary to teachings Healing beliefs Accepts physical and moral
Diet Restricted food combinations Extremes must be avoided Euthanasia May permit Healing beliefs Do not believe in healing through faith Healing practices No restrictions Medications No restrictions Organ donations Considered act of mercy; if hope for recovery, all means may be taken Right-to-die issues With hope, all means encouraged Surgical procedures Permitted, with extremes avoided
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Medications Narcotics with prescription No restriction for vaccines Organ donations Permitted Right-to-die issues Life is unique and precious—do not destroy Surgical procedures No restrictions Visitors Community members assist and support Buddhist Churches of America “To keep the body in good health is a duty— otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong
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Selected Religions’ Responses to Health Events Baha’i “All healing comes from God.” Abortion Forbidden Artificial insemination No specific rule Autopsy Acceptable with medical or legal need Birth control Can choose family planning method Blood and blood products No restrictions for use Diet Alcohol and drugs forbidden Euthanasia No destruction of life Healing beliefs Harmony between
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The Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan. 128 ■ Chapter 6 Mexico by Spanish missionaries in 1623. The statue was responsible for causing a miracle, and devotion to La Virgin de San Juan spread. The statue was taken to Texas in the 1940s after a woman claimed to have seen an image of the
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Spiritual Journeys There are countless places in the United States and in this world where peo- ple make spiritual journeys, or pilgrimages, for the purpose of giving thanks or petitioning for favors. The shrines are related to magico-religious folk medi- cine and the use of charms, holy words, and holy actions. For example, at many
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The saints concerned with other aspects of ILLNESS include the following (Foy, 1980, pp. 305–313; Hallam, 1994): Saint Problem St. Anthony of Padua Barrenness St. Odilia Blindness Our Lady of Lourdes Bodily ills St. Peregrine Cancer St. Francis de Sales Deafness St. Joseph Dying St. Vitus Epilepsy St. Raymond Nonnatus Pregnancy St. Lucy Eye disease
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Religion and HEALING Religion plays a vital role in one’s perception of HEALTH and ILLNESS. Just as culture and ethnicity are strong determinants in an individual’s interpretation of the environment and the events within the environment, so, too, is religion. In fact, it is often difficult to distinguish between those aspects of a person’s belief