Religious Belief In Health

Question 1

Hinduism- belief about health

Answer 1

Believe praying for health is the lowest form of prayer unconcerned about bodily ills. Usually will accept modern medicine

Question 2

Hinduism-health crisis/illness

Answer 2

Views illness as the result of misuse of the body or as the consequence of sins committed in a previous life. Don’t encourage prolonging life.

Question 3

Hinduism- birth

Answer 3

No special birth rituals

Question 4

Hinduism- Death

Answer 4

Priest ties thread around the beck or wrist and pours water into the mouth. Only family touches and washes the body and then it is cremated

Question 5

Hinduism- Diet

Answer 5

Believe they shouldn’t kill any living creature- so they are vegetarians. Intoxicants are felt to be to stimulating.

Question 6

Buddhism- belief about health

Answer 6

Their sects and branches emphasize different practices. Will generally accept modern medicine.

Question 7

Buddhism- Health crisis/ Illness

Answer 7

May ask for Buddhist priest for counseling. A family member usually remains with the sick to care for physical and emotional needs. May refuse tx on holy days.

Question 8

Buddhism- birth

Answer 8

No special birth rituals. Do have have infant presentation, affirmation, confirmation, or ordination in later childhood.

Question 9

Buddhism- death

Answer 9

May wish to have a priest called in at the time of death. Last rite chanting is often done at the bedside.

Question 10

Buddhism- diet

Answer 10

Some are vegetarians, most do not use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. May fast on holy days.

Question 11

Islam- belief about health

Answer 11

Older or more conservative believer may have a fatalistic view and may resist compliance with medical treatment

Question 12

Islam- health crisis/illness

Answer 12

Use faith healing and group prayer. The person submits to God’s will in health and in illness. Family is comforting and supportive

Question 13

Islam- birth

Answer 13

A prayer is said in the babies ear. In case of miscarriage after 130 days gestation, fetus is treated as fully developed human being

Question 14

Islam- Death

Answer 14

Before death the client confesses his sins and ask forgiveness of the family. The family washes the body and then turns east towards Mecca. The head is turned to the right shoulder opposes autopsy unless required by law

Question 15

Islam- diet

Answer 15

No eating of pork. No alcohol. Can only eat fish with scales. Daylight fasting during Ramadan. There are special methods of slaughtering animals.

Question 16

Judaism- belief about health

Answer 16

Sanctity of life in an overriding belief and promotes acceptance of modern medical science. Tend to believe in long life as a reward for fidelity to God.

Question 17

Judaism- health crisis and illness

Answer 17

Obligated to seek medical help. Various laws apply the donation or transplantation of organs. Visiting the sick is a religious obligation.

Question 18

Judaism- birth

Answer 18

Ritual circumcision is required by orthodox and conservative Jews on the 8th day after birth. Reformed Jews favor this but do not consider it a religious imperative. Fetus (7-8 weeks) buried not discarded.

Question 19

Judaism- death

Answer 19

Orthodox and some conservative Jews oppose autopsy and cremation. Ritual cleansing of the body by members of the ritual burial society. Buried with in 24 hours. No flowers 🌺

Question 20

Judaism- diet

Answer 20

Some observe kosher dietary laws (prohibit eating pork, shellfish, eating meat with milk, and with milk products). Laws regulate food preparation. Only eat animals that chew a cud and have split hooves.

Question 21

Christianity- belief about health

Answer 21

Seeks the will of God in life and suffering. But their beliefs generally do not conflict with modern medicine

Question 22

Christianity- health crisis/ illness

Answer 22

Different group have different practices. May want to receive communion, receive sacraments (reconciliation, Eucharist) Jehovah Witnesses are opposed to blood transfusions. Some believe in faith healing.

Question 23

Christianity- birth

Answer 23

Infant baptism required by Episcopalians and Catholics. Baptism of aborted fetus and stillborns with catholic. Various denominations require some form of baptism, not all at birth

Question 24

Christianity- death

Answer 24

Last rites with some denominations (Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Christians). Burial usually preferred to cremation. May have restrictions applying to autopsy, burial of amputated parts.

Question 25

Christianity- diet

Answer 25

Some groups prohibit or discourage use of alcohol, coffee, tea, and Tobacco. Roman Catholics fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday &a Good Friday & 1 hour before communion