Please note that within each religion, there is a wide spectrum of beliefs and preferences. This site is to serve as a guide rather than an absolute template for each religion.

Holy Text: Bible (Old & New Testament)

Iconic Symbol: Cross

God: infinite, personal, transcendent, omniscient, sovereign, and good.

Key Figure: Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.

Religious Leaders: Chaplain, Depends on denomination (priest, pastor, bishop, deacon, archbishop, etc.)

Spiritual Practices Regarding the Ill:

  • Sacred Readings

  • Prayer

  • Fasting

  • Alms-Giving

  • Confession

  • Anointing

Holidays:

  • Christmas

  • Easter (Lent, Palm Sunday, Good Friday)

  • Saints Day (Catholic)

  • Sabbath

Illness:

  • Suffering may be regarded as the work of Satan

  • Means to create stronger dependence on God

  • Result of sin

Treatment:

  • Sacrament of the Sick (anointment)

  • May prefer natural remedies

After Life:

  • Heaven or Hell based on judgement of God


For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
— John 3: 16, Holy Bible