Definition of faith healing
: a method of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in God
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Plenty of case law upholds the rights of children and cases affirm religious freedom, but nothing addresses the role of faith healing in children’s medical care, Sanders said.
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Hensley-Clancy’s piece is fascinating and well-balanced, and includes her personal foray into faith healing for her torn knee ligaments.
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First Known Use of faith healing
1880
FAITH HEALING Defined for English Language Learners
faith healing
Definition of faith healing for English Language Learners
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: a way of treating diseases by using prayer and religious faith
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noun
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ˈfāth-ˌhē-liŋ
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medical Definition of faith healing
: a method of treating diseases by prayer and exercise of faith in God
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faith healer
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