Is it possible to distinguish between authentic religious faith in a miraculous cure and the psychiatric syndrome of denial in the face of serious illness? There are, of course, atheists who consider all religious beliefs delusional, and, therefore, would not accept the meaningfulness of the distinction. Many others, however, including some persons of faith, might still demur before undertaking...

This study investigates the relationship between religious belief, tolerance, and students’ happiness. It aims to explore moderating effect of tolerance on belief The adopts a quantitative methodology, surveying 734 university students. data is analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling in Mplus. results indicate that influences Additionally, happiness positively. Religious also has direct hi...

stress is one of the main neuroscientific issues of our time. however, we have little knowledge of the neurological processes of stress. during the past decade studies have shown that in addition to the genetic factors, stress palys a major role in mental and psychosomatic diseases. severe, chronic and uncontrolled stresses cause some changes in monoaminergic system, and through neural peptides...

Social relations between religious communities are generally not easy because of differences in backgrounds. Inter-religious ties prone to conflict. Communities the Pati district can interact despite ethnicity and religion. Inter-community interaction be seen through activities at Hok Tik Bio temple, Regency. The temple is active social-based for inter-religious people. This study used qualitat...

The problem of respecting the patients' religious-based decisions seems to play increasingly important role in medical practice. Most probably it happens because: (i) bioethical standards accentuate the principle of the respect for autonomy (the departure form medical paternalism) and (ii) the contacts between people belonging to different religious traditions are becoming more and more frequen...

Is Islam compatible with modern economic development? The poor development record of predominantly Muslim countries during the past century has led to claims that only a return to medieval Islamic institutions will produce economic growth in a manner that is compatible with Islamic culture. Using data from the thirteenth century Islamic Levant, this paper examines how one medieval Islamic insti...

Multiculturalism and its associated plurality of value systems is rapidly becoming the norm in modern medical practice. Given this increasing diversity, greater emphasis upon cultural and ethical competence in physician training is necessary in order to provide culturally sensitive and ethically sound care. Religious values shape ethical codes and are expressed in the cultural norms of subcommu...

this paper aims to discuss the possibility of juxtaposition of critical thinking and religious experience, as an approach for religious education, and introduce its educational outcomes. a deductive research method has been used to theoretically discuss the possibility of combination of these two concepts in religious education and its results. religious education of iranian educational system ...