faith healing

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: 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. — Carissa Wolf, idahostatesman, "Medical care could have saved his brother’s life. His parents prayed instead.," 20 Feb. 2018 Hensley-Clancy’s piece is fascinating and well-balanced, and includes her personal foray into faith healing for her torn knee ligaments. — Michelle Weber, Longreads, "The Prophet Will See You Now," 18 Oct. 2017

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faith healing

noun

English Language Learners Definition of faith healing

: a way of treating diseases by using prayer and religious faith

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faith healing

noun

\ 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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