Quincey Ballantyne
Religion
Reference 1 Pro: “Characteristics of Adults who use prayer as an Alternate Therapy” O’Connor PJ, Pronk NP, Tan A, Whitebird RR May-Jun of 2005 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15895540?dopt=Abstract A sample was taken from 4404 survey respondents of 5107 members that were over the age of 40. Out of the 4404 respondants, 47.2% reported they pray for their health. 90.3% of the people who prayed believed that it improved their health. The people who prayed smoked and drank alcohol less. I agree with the author’s research. However, the numbers can vary depending on the people who they survey. But 90% of the people who pray experienced positive results.
Reference 2 Con: “The One Reason Religion Is Harmful” Greta Christina November 12th, 2009 http://www.alternet.org/story/143912/the_top_one_reason_religion_is_harmful/ In the article, Christina talks about how religious …show more content…
Reference 3 Con: “Is Religion Bad for your Health?” Clay Routledge Sep 15th, 2009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/more-mortal/200909/is-religion-bad-your-health In Clay’s article, he talks about how religion can compromise health and well being by making the individual distressed. One of the reasons is that a few of the beliefs are at odd due to the new discoveries in the scientific field. When an individual is confronted with with this scientific evidence, this can create distress for the individual. Religion can also point people away form medical treatment. I think the author made good points because in some cases, a religion could turn people away from treatment because of a n individuals beliefs.
Reference 4 Pro: “Religious coping and health status in medically ill hospitalized older adults.” Koenig HG, Pargament KI, Nielsen J. September 1998
Religion
Reference 1 Pro: “Characteristics of Adults who use prayer as an Alternate Therapy” O’Connor PJ, Pronk NP, Tan A, Whitebird RR May-Jun of 2005 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15895540?dopt=Abstract A sample was taken from 4404 survey respondents of 5107 members that were over the age of 40. Out of the 4404 respondants, 47.2% reported they pray for their health. 90.3% of the people who prayed believed that it improved their health. The people who prayed smoked and drank alcohol less. I agree with the author’s research. However, the numbers can vary depending on the people who they survey. But 90% of the people who pray experienced positive results.
Reference 2 Con: “The One Reason Religion Is Harmful” Greta Christina November 12th, 2009 http://www.alternet.org/story/143912/the_top_one_reason_religion_is_harmful/ In the article, Christina talks about how religious …show more content…
Reference 3 Con: “Is Religion Bad for your Health?” Clay Routledge Sep 15th, 2009 https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/more-mortal/200909/is-religion-bad-your-health In Clay’s article, he talks about how religion can compromise health and well being by making the individual distressed. One of the reasons is that a few of the beliefs are at odd due to the new discoveries in the scientific field. When an individual is confronted with with this scientific evidence, this can create distress for the individual. Religion can also point people away form medical treatment. I think the author made good points because in some cases, a religion could turn people away from treatment because of a n individuals beliefs.
Reference 4 Pro: “Religious coping and health status in medically ill hospitalized older adults.” Koenig HG, Pargament KI, Nielsen J. September 1998