Nonetheless on a Christian Pentecostal perspective on healing, it is believed that healthcare providers play a major role in maintaining health, but that God and the Holy Spirit is their main source of healing (Stolz, 2011). An illness is believed to be brought upon by the devil or evil, not God (Stolz, 2011). During the time of sickness many Christian Pentecostal feel the support of their family and friends gathered in prayer can also help in the healing process during an illness (Stolz, 2011). Many also believe in the miraculous healing from God. On the other hand, among Hindu’s once an illness is brought upon an individual it is believed to be caused by Karma, although there is a biological reason for the cause of illness (Bhungalia & …show more content…
Kemp, 2002). During the treatment of a wife in the hospital the husband is very adamant of maintaining his wives privacy and to remain covered up, many will prefer a female healthcare provider (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002). According to Hindu’s meditation and prayer brings upon healing (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002). Lastly, during the time of death the family believes that the soul is reincarnated, many of the families will gather together and chant, as well as perform rituals (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002). Many Hindu’s will not allow anybody to touch the body during the time of death especially the head, the cleaning of the body will only be performed by the same sex, and no embalming, autopsy, or organ donation is allowed (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002). Critical Components of Healing According to Christian Pentecostals all life is valuable even with those who are in a vegetative state (BBC, 2014).
With this in mind abortion and euthanasia is unacceptable. Like the Biblical scriptures say “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27, NIV). Many also believe that male and females are both Devine beings, so one gender is not preferred over the other (BBC, 2014). In regards to same sex provider it is the individual’s choice, and not merely based on being a Pentecostal Christian. In the time of death many families will gather at the bedside in prayer, in which it is believed that this the most important time during a patient’s death in connection to God. As it is stated in the Bible “Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them” (Revelation 14:13, NIV). Lastly within a Christian Pentecostals diet preferences they try to maintain their health with diet and exercise, as it is illustrated in the Bible “Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way… ‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your …show more content…
servants in accordance with what you see.’ At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food” (Daniel 1:8, 12,13,15, NIV). Among Hindu’s they have different viewpoints in regards to euthanasia. One is if a doctor participates in euthanasia, it is believed that it is ending the individual’s life too early, causing bad karma towards the doctor and the patient (BBC, 2014). Secondly, it is believed it breaks the practice of Hindu’s to do no harm called ahimsa (BBC, 2014). Thirdly, some Hindus also believe that by serving to end a difficult life a man is performing a decent deed thus satisfying their ethical commitments (BBC, 2014). Among many Hindu’s they believe in sustaining the life of the unborn child, unless the mother is at risk (BBC, 2014). They do disagree on abortions. On the other hand, Hindu’s from India abort females, and prefer male gender instead (BBC, 2014). Lastly, when a Hindu die’s in the hospital, the family will have the body transferred to their home (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002) On another point, the diet preference of a Hindu is vegetarian, it believed that the soul can be reincarnated into a plant, so many Hindu’s pray before eating (Bhungalia & Kemp, 2002). Important Factors to Pentecostal Christians and Hindus when Cared by a Healthcare Provider The important factors for a healthcare provider to be considerate towards a Pentecostal Christian is to be aware of the patient’s decision on care (Parker, 2014). It is essential for a patient to have a relative at their bedside for the duration of the day and night (Parker, 2014). It is essential to be transparent about systems and patients health status, separating the therapeutic terms for better comprehension (Parker, 2014). On the other hand most Hindus with an illness seek out traditional physicians. For instance, in “South India they used spiritual healing rituals, such as chanting mantras, ingesting sacred water, ash, and utilization of special necklaces to hold sacred writing or other blessed things and conventional healers to oversee dysfunctional behavior” (Bhagwan, 2012). Without a doubt, even westernized Hindus, continue drawing on old recovering practices (Bhagwan, 2012). In North America it was found that south Asian women seek out homeopathy, babajis (wise men), intelligent people, and jyotshis (celestial prophets) as opposed to using customary treatment (Bhagwan, 2012). As well as the use of yoga as a psychotherapy (Bhagwan, 2012). Implication for Nursing Overall when caring for a Pentecostal Christian it is vital for healthcare providers to include the family in the patients care.
As well as allowing the family to pray and bring in a pastor during a time of illness. With Hindu’s we must be able to allow the family the personal space with their sick family member and allow them to choice what gender of healthcare provider to have in their care. As well as allowing them to include their healing practices in their care, and establish an open communication of what is acceptable in regards to the facilities protocols, which should allow different cultural to practice their own beliefs without
discrimination. Conclusion As it is pointed out in this essay worldviews on two different faiths Christian Pentecostal and Hinduism, a comparative analysis on the different belief systems, spiritual perspective on healing, important factors to Pentecostal Christians and Hindus, and implication to nursing are important to be aware of to improve healthcare practices and compliance among patients towards their plan of care. With the knowledge of different traditions and cultural we can establish a plan of care that includes their beliefs and practices. A healthcare provider must be sensitive towards a patients cultural. Keeping this in mind there will be better health outcomes among these patients. Overall we can make a patients stay at a facility more comfortable free of judgement and misunderstanding.
In the film “The Holy Ghost People,” right away we get individual accounts of what the “Holy Spirit” is to certain individuals. One woman says the Holy Ghost guides her and keeps her going. The people are very intense about their beliefs, which comes from the religion Pentecostalism, which has a hyper focus on personal experience with God and baptism with the Holy Spirit. We see them in their church, we hear the sermon, and see the ritualistic dances and the way the prayer overcomes them, and causes seizure like motions. We see and hear the prayers for the healing of one woman’s eyesight, and another woman’s back pain. One man, seemingly the pastor, says that “if God is not doing what they ask, people aren’t believing hard enough.” Later we get an account from a woman of how she was nursed back to health as a little girl brought her nutrients, and she believes it was
Karma is the moral law of cause and effect (Bowker 2006, 60-1). This law is one of the many bases of the Hindu faith, Buddhist faith,
The Temple of Freedom Under God, Church of God, is one of the oldest religious organizations located in the District of Colombia, whose congregation is currently being led under the supervision of Elder Walter D. Roman, Sr. Like many of the Pentecostal churches in this day and age, the Temple of Freedom Under God’s practices and beliefs coincide with the traditional practices of the earlier Pentecostal African American churches, holding tightly onto the doctrines that were instilled in The Gospel Spreading Church during the 1900s.
It is estimated that around a dozen U.S. children will die in faith-healing cases each year. Typically associated with Christianity, Faith healing is founded on the belief that certain people or places have the ability to cure and heal sickness, disease, or injuries. Typically this “healing” is associated by a close connection to a higher power through prayer, divine intervention, or the ministration of an individual who claims himself as a healer. Faith has been scientifically proven in the field psychology to yield benefits to health. Although faith has promised a greater wellbeing for many individual’s lives, it has yet to be a significant replacement for medication many people but relaying on faith as a means for medication.
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Long ago, when humans believed in Zeus and were polytheistic, diseases and ailments were said to be a punishment from the gods. This time period, time of the ancient Greeks, had one man step out and go beyond belief and reached above a pinnacle in the works of a physician. This man created the start of a new belief, one where illnesses and diseases were not caused by some supernatural phenomenon, yet it be caused by the works of bad choices of humans instead.
Treating all patients with dignity, respect, and understanding to their cultural values and autonomy. Each patient comes with their own religious belief. With patient-centered care as health care providers, we have to have ways to work around a patient with different beliefs. Catering to their culture differences and needs is a must in order to fulfill their needs.
Throughout the Western culture, Christianity has played a crucial role in the spiritual life of many people. In fact, it is a one of the largest religion in the world with an estimating range from 2 to 3 billion Christians (Religions of the World: Numbers of Adherents; Growth Rates). Spreading with this worldwide religion, the idea that God is at the centre of daily life has a high importance to many people. In the early 20th Century, one of the significant developments of Christianity was the Pentecostal Movement (A Brief History of Christianity). More specifically, Pentecostalism is “the principles and practices of Pentecostal religious groups, characterized by religious excitement and talking in tongues”; its most remarkable detail is its emphasis of the Holy Spirit and the value of prayer (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn). It has outspread around the world by the people who believed that they had experienced the marvelous moves of God.
Christian Responses to Abortion and Euthanasia Different Christians have different viewpoints on the issues of Abortion and Euthanasia. The Church of England states that life is god given and is to be; ‘Nurtured, supported and protected. ’ It views ending a human life at the beginning or end as; ‘A great moral evil.’ Also they have stated a case for ‘The rights of humans to be valued.’
A cultural assessment interview is very important when taking care of patients or their families who may be from a different culture than the nurse’s. In order to be able to better take care of a patient, we first need to know their own interpretation of disease and illness within their cultural context, values, and beliefs. Since I am Indian and my culture is a mix of the Indian cultural beliefs and my religion Islam, I was looking forward to this interview so that I am able to learn more about different cultures using my assessment.
An individual’s culture and belief may significantly impact the type of services they require. In addition, it may affect the time, place, and method in the delivery of health care
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...healing process of the patient. Healthcare professionals should frequently ask questions in order to fully understand if certain needs are to be met because of religious practices or beliefs. For example, a fresh bed sheet can be offered to a Muslim in order for a clean space for their daily prayers (pg. 21, Singh, 2009). Certain medical decisions can be difficult to finalize since religion must be taken into consideration. Healthcare providers will come into contact with people of different faiths, nationalities and cultures. All patients should be treated with the same amount of respect and acceptance in order for their medical needs to be fairly met.
To begin with, I learned about a type of faith healing performed in the Philippines called psychic surgery. It is an ancient practice that was used to relieve pain and promote healing. However, the context it finds itself in today is much more complex than that. To begin with, let me describe what might occur in a session, because it does not embody exactly what the name implies, although many believe it to. There is a lot of "laying of the hands, balancing of magnetic forces, and massaging with divinely sanctioned oils;" these are the pre-"surgery" activities that are performed while "awaiting spiritual guidance." (1) At the meeting of actor Andy Kaufman and a psychic surgeon, the actor was hoping to have his lung cancer removed. After the surgeon received "divine intervention," he appeared to have pulled out "the offending material" in the midst of a lot of blood. (1) Howeve...
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