280 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TOALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
The Absolute Minimum
■ While no one knows for sure how spiritual healing works, the evidence is
plentiful that is does.
■ It’s theorized that the contemplative, ritual practices fostered by religious
observance combine to create a healing effect that’s larger than the combina-
tion of the individual practices.
■ The benefits of spiritual healing can be obtained by maintaining an attitude
of reverence and gratitude toward the universe, whether part of a religious
orthodoxy or not.Resources
■ Common Boundary
http://www.commonboundary.org
■ Fellowship in Prayer, Inc.
http://www.fip.org
■ The Interface Between Medicine and Religion, John Templeton Foundation
http://www.templeton.org
■ Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation
http://www.shalem.org