The Relationship between Religion/Spirituality and Healing as Demonstrated by Falun Gong and Christian Science

Author

Maribeth Porter

Date of Award

2005

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Department

Liberal Studies

First Advisor

Laurie Cozad

Relational Format

Dissertation/Thesis

Abstract

This paper provides an objective overview of the tradition and religion of Falun Gong and Christian Science in order to better evaluate their respective methods of healing. Each religion, as well as its primary texts, was thoroughly researched to provide the reader with information regarding the basic doctrines practitioners, foundation, healing methods, and opponents. Based on the research, it appears that religion can be beneficial to a practitioner s health as ion i-iu.i as conventional health care is not ignored on the premise that toe rei i alone can heal it seems as though current health care couia benefit rrom reiigion/spintuality and conventional medical care joining together to treat individuals.

Recommended Citation

Porter, Maribeth, "The Relationship between Religion/Spirituality and Healing as Demonstrated by Falun Gong and Christian Science" (2005). Honors Theses. 2095.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2095

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