and more frequent because of globalization. (Silesian Medical University [SMU], 2006) For this research paper on analysis of world view of two faiths philosophies towards providing healthcare, we have chosen two faiths which are Christianity and Hinduism. Christianity and healthcare- Beliefs- Christian science is based on bible and teachings of Christ. There is emphasis on spiritual healing which is based on prayers. HealthCare Chaplaincy (2012) points out Christians beliefs: * Jesus Christ is
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NAVRATRI IS A MAJOR FESTIVAL OF THE HINDU RELIGION AND COMMENCES THE BEGINNING OF THE AUTUMN SEASON ACCORDING TO THE LUNAR CALENDAR. IT IS CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT INDIA AND IS A FESTIVAL THAT WORSHIPS SAKTHI, THE FEMININE FORM OF TH SUPREMELY DIVINE. LITERALLY DERIVED FROM SANSKRIT. IT MEANS NINE NIGHTS. THESE NIGHT NIGHTS CELEBRATE THE BATTLE OF GOODNESS OVER EVIL. THE TENTH DAY, VIJAYA DASHMI IS A CULMINATION OF THE FESTIVAL WITH THE TRIUMPHS OF EVIL BEING VANQUISHED. DURING THIS FESTIVAL
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Hindu religion predominately living in the hills of India. This story tells a tail about the spiritual leader of the agrahara having to decide the rites of a fellow villager. Women play a huge role in this book but that is not customary in reality. Hinduism make up about 82% of the India population which is about 800 million people. It is one of the oldest religions in the world and the authors of the sacred text is still unknown. They follow the words of followers that have filtered the texts down
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A) Christianity: Most Christians believe that Jesus was both human and divine—the Son of God. 1. Many Christians believe that abortion is wrong, and Bible states that they need to stand up for what they believe to be wrong. (Podell 1997) 2. Many believe that human life is important and that it should be observed. (Podell 1997) 3. Several believe that God should be in charge of life of human life, meaning no one should take one’s life away. (Podell 1997) 4. Some believe that God sent a man to
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Religion | Origin of All Things | Nature of God | View of Human Nature | View of Good and Evil | View of “Salvation” | View of After Life | Practices and Rituals | Celebrations and Festivals | Week 2Hinduism and Jainism | Hinduism 8000-6000BCE.The name itself is questionable. It was possible a creation of the foreigners. This is the world’s oldest known religion.Jainism is the ideal of Mahaviar inc.2500BCE. but perfected by the kings son Bahubali. | I think that the Hindu has a supreme God but
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View of Good and Evil: Hinduism and Jainism Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation View of Good and Evil: Hinduism and Jainism Good and evil are seen as forces that compete for dominance in a person and the world. Sometimes there is an ethnocentric idea that ‘our’ group is the good one, and all outsiders are ‘evil’. This approach can lead to wars and conflicts. These beliefs also vary from one religion to another. In addition, they differ in their views on the cause of evil and good in
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one faith, but there are numerous faiths. In order to provide quality of care to our patient, it is important we have insight and understanding to one’s belief. Three religions that are often encountered in health care are Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism with similarities and differences shared within the religions. This paper describes each religion with its spiritual perspectives on healing and its healing components. Also discussed is how the health care providers spiritual belief may differ
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different but they become similar. Both of these religions believe that humans have free will and can choose to good, choose to treat others with love and respect. Another example can be seen when you look at the Hindu religion and the Buddhism religion. Hinduism believe that when humans are born they are like a blank slate. They can either be good or bad, but they have the ability to be divine. As I stated before this entire course has been very interesting and I have learned a lot. The reason I chose
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Hinduism Paper HUM/130 March 17, 2013 Hinduism Paper Hinduism, otherwise known as Sanatana Dharma is one of the oldest religions in the world. Sometimes it is defined as the religion of India because of its origins in the Indus River region (Tri State Hindu Temple Newburgh, n.d.). Hinduism is a difficult religion to define because there is no founding father, no main religious book, and a multiplicity of deities. It arose out of a combination of religious, philosophical, and cultural practices
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APOL 104 I.) In Hinduism, the Question of Origin asks how life began. Not a single specific person can be linked to the Hinduisms origin. The word “Hinduism” is not in the scriptures and this makes it difficult for researchers to determine when Hinduism actually began. Hinduism is a system that “attempts to maintain a complex polytheism on the one hand, and an earth-based worship of nature on the other.” (Hindson & Caner, pg 263) At some point in between Hinduism was born. The Question
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