Baptizing Alternative Medicine: A Guide for the Curious But Cautious Christian - Couverture souple

Westbrook, Mike

 
9780595265688: Baptizing Alternative Medicine: A Guide for the Curious But Cautious Christian
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595265685 ISBN 13 : 9780595265688
Editeur : iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

Are alternative medicine and Christianity natural allies or rivals? They share a surprising number of basic features, yet it is frequently assumed that they are automatically in conflict. Many thoughtful Christians are intrigued by alternative medicine but wonder if there are sound theological reasons to avoid it. Does one risk Hell by receiving acupuncture for tennis elbow?Baptizing Alternative Medicine addresses these concerns. It examines alternative medicine while avoiding the polarized positions which have frequently marked the debate. When one evaluates complementary and alternative therapies with careful attention to both spirituality and science, it becomes clear that though there are real dangers in some therapies, there are also real benefits which are worth pursuing. The book covers the major alternative therapies, analyzing the available scientific evidence and any theological concerns.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Are alternative medicine and Christianity natural allies or rivals? They share a surprising number of basic features, yet it is frequently assumed that they are automatically in conflict. Many thoughtful Christians are intrigued by alternative medicine but wonder if there are sound theological reasons to avoid it. Does one risk Hell by receiving acupuncture for tennis elbow?Baptizing Alternative Medicine addresses these concerns. It examines alternative medicine while avoiding the polarized positions which have frequently marked the debate. When one evaluates complementary and alternative therapies with careful attention to both spirituality and science, it becomes clear that though there are real dangers in some therapies, there are also real benefits which are worth pursuing. The book covers the major alternative therapies, analyzing the available scientific evidence and any theological concerns.

Biographie de l'auteur

Mike Westbrook is a librarian and college teacher with a background in both medicine and theology. He has published articles on both medical and theological issues in several national periodicals. He currently resides in Jacksonville, Illinois with his wife and four children.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595265685
ISBN 13 
9780595265688
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
156
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