PHI 413V Topic 5 DQ 1
How does your own definition of spiritual care compare with the Christian definition of
spiritual care?
The Christian definition of spiritual care is rooted in imago Dei. That is mankind is made in His
image, that He does not make mistakes, and that all lives are worthy. Christian healthcare
workers believe in charity, empathy, compassion for their patients (Evans, 2022). Jesus healed
the sick and we strive to help heal our patients similarly. “At sunset, all who had people sick with
various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them” (King
James Bible, 1769/2017, Luke 4:40). Evans (2022) defines Christian spirituality as “the
discovery of life’s meaning through a personal relationship with God as revealed in the Bible”
(pp. 308). My interpretation of this is that sickness and disease is from the first sin from the fall.
Despite this, there is hope of a second life without suffering and death with the resurrection.
Following His word, having a relationship with God, will lead you to your new life after death
(Hoehner, 2022). My own definition of spirituality aligns quite a bit with the Christian definition.
I personally believe that by following God’s words, I will be saved. Since I align with the
Christian worldview, I believe that my suffering or illness is another tribulation I must overcome
in order to be one step closer to God. I always try to assess my patients for their beliefs to help
incorporate them into my care. I have my beliefs about humans “playing God.” I try to keep my
own bias out of my care decisions although this can often be difficult. I understand that there are
other beliefs, that some people have a different idea of spirituality.
References
Evans, K. A. (2022). Intervention, ethical decision-making, and spiritual care. In Practicing
dignity: An introduction to Christian values and decision making in health care (2nded., pp. 274–
310). Grand Canyon University.
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000591/epub/Chapter5.html
Hoehner, P. J. (2022). Death, dying, and grief. In Practicing dignity: An introduction to Christian
values and decision making in health care (2nd ed., pp. 189–273). Grand Canyon University.
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000591/epub/Chapter4.html
King James Bible. (2017). King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
(Original work published in 1769)
PHI 413V Topic 5 DQ 2
In terms of intervention and spiritual care, how do you support a patient facing an ethical
dilemma, with consideration for their worldview?
If you were that patient, what care would you want provided? A person's worldview is their
unique philosophical view of life. These beliefs frame their perception of the world. It structures
their beliefs which then form the foundation of their values. This world view is based on “values,
beliefs, experiences, culture, and how they abide by societal norms, moral codes, and religious
How does your own definition of spiritual care compare with the Christian definition of
spiritual care?
The Christian definition of spiritual care is rooted in imago Dei. That is mankind is made in His
image, that He does not make mistakes, and that all lives are worthy. Christian healthcare
workers believe in charity, empathy, compassion for their patients (Evans, 2022). Jesus healed
the sick and we strive to help heal our patients similarly. “At sunset, all who had people sick with
various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them” (King
James Bible, 1769/2017, Luke 4:40). Evans (2022) defines Christian spirituality as “the
discovery of life’s meaning through a personal relationship with God as revealed in the Bible”
(pp. 308). My interpretation of this is that sickness and disease is from the first sin from the fall.
Despite this, there is hope of a second life without suffering and death with the resurrection.
Following His word, having a relationship with God, will lead you to your new life after death
(Hoehner, 2022). My own definition of spirituality aligns quite a bit with the Christian definition.
I personally believe that by following God’s words, I will be saved. Since I align with the
Christian worldview, I believe that my suffering or illness is another tribulation I must overcome
in order to be one step closer to God. I always try to assess my patients for their beliefs to help
incorporate them into my care. I have my beliefs about humans “playing God.” I try to keep my
own bias out of my care decisions although this can often be difficult. I understand that there are
other beliefs, that some people have a different idea of spirituality.
References
Evans, K. A. (2022). Intervention, ethical decision-making, and spiritual care. In Practicing
dignity: An introduction to Christian values and decision making in health care (2nded., pp. 274–
310). Grand Canyon University.
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000591/epub/Chapter5.html
Hoehner, P. J. (2022). Death, dying, and grief. In Practicing dignity: An introduction to Christian
values and decision making in health care (2nd ed., pp. 189–273). Grand Canyon University.
https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/1000000000591/epub/Chapter4.html
King James Bible. (2017). King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/
(Original work published in 1769)
PHI 413V Topic 5 DQ 2
In terms of intervention and spiritual care, how do you support a patient facing an ethical
dilemma, with consideration for their worldview?
If you were that patient, what care would you want provided? A person's worldview is their
unique philosophical view of life. These beliefs frame their perception of the world. It structures
their beliefs which then form the foundation of their values. This world view is based on “values,
beliefs, experiences, culture, and how they abide by societal norms, moral codes, and religious
