Does...........

[jojojojoanne]

spirituality have a role in 21st century medicine?

[funkymoped]

no..

alternative medicine does have a role though...

i think...

:-)

[Theland]

Yes it does. The placebo effect could be described thus I suppose. Added to that, genuine healings have occurred where prayer has been present.

[China Doll]

Yes I think it does although not necessarily in a religious context. Having a positive mental attitude does help in the fight against cancer for example apparently. Certainly wouldn't do any harm I think unless you looking to purely the power of prayer to cure you.

[naomi24]

China, I agree. A positive attitude helps almost any illness. I know someone who simply refuses to catch a cold - and she never does. Whether that attitude can be considered 'spiritual' is debatable, since she isn't a 'spiritual' person in any shape or form. Personally, I don't think it can. I'd call it strength of mind.