Christian Medical Mission from the Perspective of Batswana Faith Healers

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ID22130065
AuthorsLovemore Togarasei (0009-0005-0089-8046, corresponding author), Lesego Gabaitiri (0000-0002-7969-2286), Rebecca Kubanji (0000-0003-1934-0067), Tshenolo J Madigele (0000-0003-1044-9760), Sana Koketso Mmolai, Tinoonga Shanduka, Abel Tabalaka (0009-0006-4226-5834, University of Botswana), Amon Marwiro (Jhpiego, Gaborone, Botswana)
Year2021
Volume45
Issue2
Pages145-156
Publication date2021-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Bulletin of Mission Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2396-9393 • E-ISSN: 2396-9407
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/2396939320951567
OpenAlexW3097141285
LanguageEN
Citations received2

This article examines views of Batswana faith healers on medication and Christian medical mission in a context where official health policy generally does not recognize alternative health systems. It is based on fieldwork among Batswana designed to establish the impact of religion on those who seek healing and on health providers. Overall, the study established that faith healers do not discourage their clients from taking modern medication. They strongly believe, however, that faith healing contributes significantly to healing and health and needs to be recognized in the country’s health policy; they support and encourage collaboration between themselves and modern medical practitioners

Art · Environmental ethics · Faith · Faith healing · Health care · Political science · Psychotherapist · Public relations · Sociology · Theology · Christian Theology and Mission · History · Law · Psychology · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria · Religion, Society, and Development

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