either because their culture is unaware of the science behind the medicine, or because their culture is aware of the science behind the medicine, and claim their Christian faith alone can heal.
I was already aware of certain religions that prohibit any use of modern medicine, doctors, hospitals, etc., but my opinion of their beliefs stemmed from the "secular world" perspective, and not as a Christian. Though I do not believe our loving God, our Father, would want want us, his children, to suffer needlessly, I do wonder if we as "modern Christians" put more faith in modern medicine than we do in God's immeasurable strength and power as our Healer...
If we cut our finger, most of us reach for a Band-aid and an antiseptic. When we have a sore throat, we reach for throat lozenges, pain relievers, vitamin C supplements, or gargle with warm salt water, and know to call a doctor "if the pain persists." If a Christian, when do we stop and pray for healing during our "reaching process?" Have we forgot how to reach out to God? Do leave God out of our small pain, cuts, and bruises, and only invite him to take over when a big illness or disease attacks us?
Were our mothers only concerned about our broken legs and high fevers when we were young? or did they kiss our small cuts and boo-boos, too?
As a Christian, I believe God desires to be there for us, no matter how small our boo-boo, or how big the disease, as in the big "C." Our ignorance of His healing power is on the brink of becoming equal to the cultures who are ignorant of medicine's healing power.
Should I suffer a sore throat or cut this week, I will still reach for the medicine cabinet. But, with this renewed perspective of what my God can do, I will reach for His loving hand and healing touch for my ultimate healing.
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