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Religion is based on dogma whilst science is based on evidence? No, actually each accommodates both.

October 3, 2011 Written by Christianity

Dr Evan Harris has this morning recommended that everyone read an article in the Guardian newspaper on Science and faith titled, ‘Faster than light story highlights the difference between science and religion’. So I did. You are welcome to read it yourself (it is very […]

‘Doing God’ is good for your health

April 28, 2011 Written by Christianity

Practising Christian faith is good for your health. That’s the verdict of a new report which shows that the faithful live longer and remain healthier. At a time when the health service is facing financial cuts and government is seeking ways to enhance happiness, the […]

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Jesus’ Nazareth Manifesto as a basis for healthcare mission

October 26, 2010 Written by Christianity

Jesus Christ’s dynamic entry into first century Palestine was marked by miraculous healing of many illnesses for which even today there are no known treatments. But along with his compassion to restore health he brought the gospel message of healing of broken relationships – between […]

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Christianity provides medicine with a whole person perspective

September 29, 2010 Written by Christianity , Medical Practice

When I was medical student I was required to write an essay on the nature of man. The secular world has developed many different models for human beings. There are psychoanalytical models like that of Sigmund Freud who saw man as the product of a […]