Religion and Healing in America
Barnes, Linda L. / Sered, Susan S.
Throughout much of the modern era, faith healing received attention only when it came into conflict with biomedical practice. During the 1990s, however, American culture changed dramatically and religious healing became a commonplace feature of our society. Increasing numbers of mainstreamchurches and synagogues began to hold held "healing services" and "healing circles." The use of complementary and alternative therapies-some connected with s...