background: many patients with heart failure grapple with related problems that threaten their feeling of well-being and quality of life. patients look for ways to cope with the new situation. the present study aimed to explore religious coping from the perspective of patients with heart failure methods: this qualitative study used the content analysis of the semi-structured interviews. the dat...

regarding the utilization of cultural and religious beliefs in the treatment of physical and mental disorders, this article presents the cases of 3 iranian psychiatric patients with severe physical and mental symptoms, preceded by a long history of different psychiatric treatments. these cases illustrate that bu relying on patients religious beliefs and faith, the therapist can increase his / h...

For Fr. Franciszek Blachnicki, the catechesis was in close relationship with Church. The most appropriate place for as fundamental formation of Christians (adults, youth and children) is Church which both subject, goal object catechesis. Blachnicki drew concepts from studies by German-speaking authors, above all documents Second Vatican Council. him, an intermediary salvation, a universal sacra...

the respected author believes that true faith is actually a logical assertion of faith [within] or entrenched certainty towards the objects of faith. naturally this logical assertion can only be considered as faith while it doesn’t accompany denial of the objects of faith. he believes that the freedom to choose faith is related to the freedom to choose when faith first comes about and whether i...

Introduction: Faith and systems of beliefs are known to impact not only the emotional, but also immunological state believers in ways that we just starting understand. Moreover, clinical implications previous studies limited. The aim “HEALING” (Hospital-based Ecumenical Linguistic Immuno-NeuroloGic) Study was examine neurological changes hospitalized ...

Studies have documented on the role of religious leaders in providing psychosocial support to their members. However, there is a dearth research understanding imams play among Muslim communities Canadian context. The few studies that were undertaken Europe and United States revealed played significant addressing needs congregants, this increased post-9/11 era.This study explored experiences pro...