The Practice of Medicine as Theosis
Eastern Orthodox Christianity approaches healthcare within the context of theosis. The Orthodox Church encourages forms of healthcare that are signs of the healing of the whole person. These forms of healthcare are expressions of love and healing for those created in the image of God. Sickness and d...
| Published in: | Theology today |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage Publ.
2004
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Theology today
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| Summary: | Eastern Orthodox Christianity approaches healthcare within the context of theosis. The Orthodox Church encourages forms of healthcare that are signs of the healing of the whole person. These forms of healthcare are expressions of love and healing for those created in the image of God. Sickness and death are chief consequences of the fall and are contrary to our nature as those destined for eternal communion with the Holy Trinity. Abortion and euthanasia are contrary to an Orthodox vision of healthcare, though there is no compulsion for the patient or physician to endorse care that is pointless or overly burdensome. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2556 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology today
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/004057360406100203 |