Department of Sociology, University of Alberta, 5-21 Tory Building, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1H4, Canada.
J Relig Health. 2013 Sep;52(3):789-803. doi: 10.1007/s10943-011-9504-6.
Christian Science is the largest and most recognized of various spiritual healing groups that encourage members to forgo or overcome the need for medicine. Even so, it appears that some Scientists occasionally use medicine. In this study, I argue that Scientists in one region of Canada respond to influences on their healthcare practices differently and follow a variety of healthcare practices. These practices range from refusing medically necessary treatment (which could potentially harm individuals' health) to making full use of the medical system. I base my findings primarily on interviews with eleven current members and one former Christian Scientist.
基督教科学派是各种鼓励成员放弃或克服对药物需求的精神治疗团体中最大和最受认可的一个。即便如此，似乎有些基督教科学派教徒偶尔还是会使用药物。在这项研究中，我认为加拿大一个地区的基督教科学派教徒对其医疗实践的影响有不同的反应，并遵循着各种各样的医疗实践。这些做法包括拒绝接受可能损害个人健康的必要医疗（which could potentially harm individuals' health）到充分利用医疗系统。我的发现主要基于对十一名现任成员和一名前基督教科学派教徒的访谈。
