The amish are a traditional christian denominaition that values humility, calmness, and placidity and rejects
pride and arrogance. Anser the following: 1. how do they dress 2. describe their lifestyle 3. language 4.
view of health and illness 5. how do you care for these patients.
Christian Science:
Christian science religion was founded by Mary Baker Eddy who experienced personal healing in 1866.
Answer the following: 1. what is their philosophy and care 2. beliefs concerning care and healing 3. medical
vs spiritual healing 4. Pick two health issues and provide detail a. care of childre b. mentai health c. dietary,
alcohol, and tobacco d. transfusion and organ donation e. death, dying, autopsy, and postmortem care.
Jehovah Witness:
JW is a denomination of christianity founded in Pennsylvania in 1872 by Charles Taze Russell. It now
numbers more than six million members worldwide. Answer the following: 1. what is their philosophy and
care 2. beliefs concerning care and healing 3. discuss their only one holy day Pick two health
issues/concerns and provide detail: a. blood transfusions, organ donation b. sexuality and fertility c.
tobacco, alcohol, and drugs d. death and dying.
Observant Jews:
Observant Jews belong to one of three denominations: Orthodox, Conservative or Reform. Discuss the
differences b. discuss dietary laws and restrictions c. explain the Sabbath d. Pick one rare illnesses that are
relatively prevalent in Jewish communities: 1. Tay-Sachs Disease 2. Canavan Disease 3. Fanconi Anemia
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