RT Article
T1 The mormon health traditions: An evolving view of modern medicine
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 32
IS 3
SP 189
OP 196
A1 Simmerman, Steven R.
LA English
YR 1993
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1669080072
AB The Mormon church has long been seen as an unusual group in relation to its health practices. But its health traditions and practices go much further than the ban on tobacco, coffee, and alcohol for which it is so well known. Church teachings and influences pervade the entire Mormon existence. This paper briefly discusses these traditions, first by examining their roots in the teachings of its first two prophet/presidents, Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. Then, how these ideas have evolved into the church's current thought is examined; and finally, the church's responses to many modern-day health care issues are presented.
K1 Alcohol
K1 Health Care
K1 Health Practice
K1 Health Tradition
K1 Modern Medicine
DO 10.1007/BF00995652