faith cure

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faith cure

A patient receives a faith cure during a quiet prayer service.

Definition

Noun: - Care provided through prayer and faith in God: A method of healing that relies on religious belief and prayer to God, rather than on medical science or conventional treatment.

Usage
  • This term is used to describe a specific approach to healing within certain religious contexts.
  • It is typically used as a singular noun (e.g., ) but can be used in a general sense without an article.
  • It often carries a neutral or descriptive tone, though it may be viewed critically outside of religious communities.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be part of discussions contrasting spiritual and scientific worldviews.
  • It may be used historically to describe practices in specific religious movements or periods.
Variants and Related Words
  • Faith healing (n): A more common synonym for , with identical meaning.
  • Divine healing (n): A term emphasizing the healing power as coming directly from a divine source.
Synonyms
  • Faith healing: Healing through religious belief.
  • Spiritual healing: Healing that involves the spirit or soul, not necessarily tied to a specific deity.
Notes
  • is a compound noun. The core word being explained is the entire phrase "faith cure." It is not used as a verb (e.g., one does not "faith cure" someone).
  • The term is specific and should not be confused with general hope or positive thinking; it explicitly involves faith in God and the act of prayer.
faith cure

A patient receives a faith cure during a quiet prayer service.

Noun
  1. care provided through prayer and faith in God

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