Research on the Healing Power of Distant Intercessory Prayer: Disconnect between Science and Faith

Interest in non-medical treatments for illness has grown exponentially in recent years as evidenced by the expansion of health psychology and establishment of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. One particular area of research that has generated attention and even enthusi...

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Main Author: Masters, Kevin S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2005
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 2005, Volume: 33, Issue: 4, Pages: 268-277
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