Introduction of Spiritual Nursing Flashcards
Spirituality is from the Latin term “spiritus”, which means
BREATH
A search for what is sacred in life, one’s deepest values, along with a relationship with God, or a higher power, that transcends the self.
Spirituality
Organizes the spiritual experiences of a group of
people into a system of beliefs and practices.
Religion
As a set of beliefs, rituals and practices, usually embodied within an
institution or an organization.
Religion
Community focused
Religion
Observable, measurable, objective
Religion
Formal, orthodox organized
Religion
Behavior-oriented, outward practices
Religion
“Good/evil” doctrine
Religion
Authority-directed
Religion
Religious practices such as prayer, reading the Quran/Bible/Torah
Religion
Individualistic focused
Spirituality
Less visible, measurable, subjective
Spirituality
Less formal, unorthodox
Spirituality
Emotionally-oriented, inward directed
Spirituality
Non-doctrine oriented
Spirituality
Self-directed
Spirituality
Spiritual practices such as meditating, listening to music, and hiking
Spirituality
The three main divisions of Christianity
- Roman Catholic
- Eastern Orthodoc
- Protestant Faith
Largest religion in the world
Christianity
In birth infants must be baptized soon after birth
Christianity
Death is viewed as a transition to a life with God
Christianity
Believe in eternal life
Christianity
Sacrament of the sick: administered by the priest to patients who are ill and conscious; may also be performed after death
Christianity
Birth control: natural family planning is the only acceptable method of birth control.
Christianity
donation and transplants are acceptable
Christianity
Sterilization is forbidden unless for medical reasons
Christianity
Believe that it is against God’s will to receive blood and, therefore, they refuse blood transfusions, often even if it is their own blood.
Jehovah’s Witnesses
They do not eat “dinuguan” (animal blood) or food mixed with blood because accordingly, the Lord God prohibited His servants to do so.
Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo
Also bans going to the movies and drinking alcoholic beverages, and women are prohibited from wearing make-up, wearing pants and tight shirts, and cutting their hair.
Members Church of God International (MCGI) /Dating Daan