Siblings or foes: what now in spiritual care research?
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This article uses a sibling metaphor to outline the relationship between science and spirituality. This metaphor forms the backdrop for exploring several directions in spiritual care research. It argues that science and functional spirituality were born as siblings and need to dance now without either estrangement or incest, intent on measuring the material effects of excellent pastoral care.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of health care chaplaincy
دوره 12 1-2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002