Education Final Draft Assignment

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Health Care and Wellness Provider and Faith Diversity First Draft

Dominica Thomas

Grand Canyon University

February 9th,2025

Christianity and Judaism traces their roots from similar historical events although their interpretations move in different directions. The fundamental worldview questions receive divergent answers between the two faiths which influence their interpretation of healing practices alongside standards of morality and human destiny. The study performs an in-depth comparison between Christianity and Judaism through examination of core worldview questions with an analysis of their health care and healing ramifications.

Worldview Questions

Prime reality

In Christianity the prime reality consists of one sovereign God who reveals himself as three entities: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The divine nature emerges as personal while exhibiting love toward creation and acting flexibly in human realities. God exists beyond the universe while constantly present throughout all aspects of life since He created everything and His nature includes transcendent and immanent qualities.

Judaism believes in one true God Yahweh as its prime reality. The principle of Trinity remains outside of Jewish religious belief. The divine worldview presents God as He seeks to interact with human beings through His holy commandments and sacred commitments while working as both Creator and Lawgiver and Sustainer (Tanakh, n.d). Human beings cannot understand God but His Torah together with prophetic texts show how God reveals parts of His being.

The nature of the word around us.

According to Christian belief God made all creation but the world became corrupted because of human sin. A state that exists only for a time until it leads to everlasting existence with judgment. Human disobedience alongside natural beauty shows God's glory in the world. The world exists to be redeemed through Christ's salvation work and believers should use responsibility to care for it properly.

The religious concept of Judaism explains that God made the world as His creation so humans must serve as its guardians. According to Jewish belief people must obey God’s commandments to preserve harmony in the world which remains good. According to Judaism humans hold responsibility to fix and enhance the world God created since physical reality exists as a good aspect of His creation (Tikkun Olam) while the emphasis lies on upholding justice through ethical conduct and charitable actions.

Human being

According to Christian belief humans carry God's image (Imago Dei) at creation yet they fell into sin. Every person requires salvation which comes through Jesus Christ. As creatures made in God's image humans possess natural worth through existence and their major life aim consists of worshiping God while developing fellowship with Him. The sacrifice of Jesus enables believers to find restoration with God after their separation caused by sin.

According to Judaism the process of divine creation established humans with God's image although these beings possess free will that leads them to either good or evil choices. Moral beings have a duty under Jewish doctrine to obey divinely transmitted rules which guide them toward righteousness. According to Judaism the belief in original sin does not exist while human beings hold the power to choose righteousness through moral discipline combined with following God's laws.

Happenings to a person at death.

According to Christian doctrine people will exist in heaven together with those who go to hell. Jesus Christ’s acceptance leads people to eternal life but rejection results in eternal separation from God. Being in an afterlife occupies a central position in Christian faith because believers promise resurrection leads to eternal communion with God.

Judaism maintains different perspectives about what happens after physical death. According to religious beliefs within Judaism the state of Olam Ha-Ba remnants uncertain and some follow a belief in resurrection or divine judgment or prefer to focus on obeying religious commandments in their current life rather than future life (Oxhandler et al., 2021). Jewish teachings prioritize present-day ethical conduct primarily because eternal life receives minimal attention in their doctrine.

The possibility of knowing anything.

Within Christianity knowledge remains possible because God provides human beings with the capability to reason through Holy Scripture and the divine work of the Holy Spirit. According to Christian understanding faith and reason work together as divine wisdom comes directly from God.

Judaism derives knowledge from God through three sources including Torah and rabbinic tradition alongside human intellectual capacity. Both humans and gods bless us with wisdom so we can lead ethically and morally in life. The Hebrew faith considers scholarship alongside intellectual examination as essential elements because religious study acts as the foundation of typical Jewish practice.

Knowing right and wrong.

Moral knowledge in Christianity originates from divine revelation which appears through Bible scriptures along with Jesus' teachings and Holy Spirit divine intervention. Religious principles gain their foundations from the nature and divine character of God. Christian teachings establish that moral truths persist eternally because they derive from God who remains constant. The two key commands which Jesus taught to love God and one's neighbor supply Christianity with a guiding code of moral behavior (Bowie, 2021). Believers receive ethical decision-making guidance through the personal work of the Holy Spirit thereby demonstrating how spiritual wisdom develops dynamically in each person's life.

Throughout Judaism moral knowledge emerges from the Torah which presents both divine commandments together with ethical teachings. Jewish traditions together with rabbinic exegesis lead Jews toward making ethical decisions in their daily lives. Judaism considers the Torah as the absolute moral guidance that consists of both ceremonial obligations alongside ethical instructions. The oral tradition together with the rabbinical interpretations enable Jews to adapt their religious teachings to modern situations. Justice with compassion combined with community values characterizes Jewish ethical philosophy because it integrates the whole of Jewish ethics.

The meaning of human history.

For Christianity history progresses linearly toward a moment when God will return Christ to establish his eternal kingdom (King James Bible, n.d). Throughout human history God guides the redemption plan which will lead to complete restoration of creation.

According to Jewish teaching history represents the divine covenant between God and Israel through which obedience brings divine intervention. People gain redemption by following the laws God has given him. Through all of history the Jewish people demonstrate survival along with their unwavering devotion to keep God's commandments.

Focus and significance of each Faith.

Within Christianity salvation enables believers to achieve salvation by following Jesus Christ and by accepting God's grace and sharing the Gospel message. The religious teaching asserts that divine schemes comprise both human agony and therapeutic recovery leading to ultimate eternal redemption. Judaism presents itself through activities that follow divine commandments alongside communal accountability as well as ethical guidelines. A community takes an active role in healing through religious devotions such as prayers and spiritual deeds.

Crucial components of Christianity and Judaism in healing process

Healing practices between these divergent faiths are connected through community ministry prayer and religious devotion. Christians perform healing through prayer as well as faith-based healing and the Catholic sacraments of the anointing of the sick. To practice healing Jews, utilize the Mi Sheberach and receive communal assistance together with following rules and dietary prescriptions which support well-being. Through illness both beliefs system helps their members gain strength alongside hope and increased resilience.

Faith and the Healing Experience

The healing process of patients significantly depends on their spiritual beliefs and approaches to healing. Christian patients often look for pastoral assistance as well as membership in prayer gatherings and religious counseling. Jewish patients receive comfort through their connection with rabbis and religious ceremonies as well as support from their community members. These religious systems recognize healing as a complete process that touches every part of a person including physical self-bodies in addition to mental and spiritual elements.

My Spiritual Viewpoint on Healing

The healing process is majorly composed of three aspects which includes emotional, spiritual and physical aspects. Faith provides patients with hope and fortifies them against illness while bringing spiritual peace. The healing process benefits from spirituality through its effect on mental health together with better coping methods and stronger sense of purpose.

The impact of understanding diversity of faith in philosophy of healthcare.

Proficient care of patients requires complete understanding between the different faith traditions. The practice of recognizing and honoring religious needs within patients creates a platform for better compassionate care and ethical treatment while supporting healing on every level (Balboni et al., 2022). Medical care that addresses cultural needs protects patients' faith beliefs which both benefits their health together with their entire well-being. Healthcare practitioners need to accept religious healing practices in medical care by building environments that integrate spiritual support with clinical therapies.

Conclusion

The teachings of Christianity and Judaism give deep understanding about human existence together with moral principles and therapeutic processes. Though they maintain similar foundational values the healing systems and spiritual approaches of these belief systems remain separate from one another. Diverse faith perspectives recognized and integrated into healthcare operations lead to more beneficiary-based and beneficial patient treatment systems. Healthcare providers who accept different cultures alongside religious beliefs improve their capacity to offer complete patient-focused healthcare thus establishing an effective whole-person healing approach.

References

Balboni, T. A., VanderWeele, T. J., Doan-Soares, S. D., Long, K. N., Ferrell, B. R., Fitchett, G., ... & Koh, H. K. (2022). Spirituality in serious illness and health.  Jama,  328(2), 184-197.

Bowie, F. (2021). Anthropology of religion.  The wiley blackwell companion to the study of religion, 1-24.

King James Bible (n.d). Retrieved from: https://thekingsbible.com/

Oxhandler, H. K., Pargament, K. I., Pearce, M. J., Vieten, C., & Moffatt, K. M. (2021). The relevance of religion and spirituality to mental health: A national survey of current clients’ views.  Social Work,  66(3), 254-264.

Tanakh. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.sefaria.org