Spiritual Beliefs, Response to Disability, and the Church - Part 2
The author interviewed 30 persons, including 13 parents of children with developmental disabilities and 9 adults with physical disabilities, about their spiritual experiences with disability. This article, Part 2 in a two part series, describes the participants' perceptions of the evangelical C...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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Haworth Pastoral Press
2000
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Journal of religion, disability & health
Year: 2000, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-31 |
| Further subjects: | B
Disability
B Spirituality B Church B Evangelical B Christianity |
| Summary: | The author interviewed 30 persons, including 13 parents of children with developmental disabilities and 9 adults with physical disabilities, about their spiritual experiences with disability. This article, Part 2 in a two part series, describes the participants' perceptions of the evangelical Christian church's influence on their responses to disability. While high religious support by the church promoted positive adaptation to disability, it was not as important as the participants' personal relationship with God. The participants believe that inclusion of people with disabilities into the church begins with selfless service by disabled and non-disabled persons. Their recommendations for the church promote theological understanding of disability, and religious support that addresses continuing, long-term needs. |
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| ISSN: | 1522-8967 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of religion, disability & health
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