Christian Pentecostal Beliefs

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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…

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…

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

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