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.

Noun

1. care provided through prayer and faith in God