...UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Suffering and Pain in the Christian Life Submitted to Dr. Albert Letting, In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of SEMI 500 B22 Introduction to Seminary Studies by Philip Mion January 22, 2015 Outline……………………………………………………………………………iii Introduction………………………………………………………………………1 C . S . Lewis’ Influential Experiences with Pain and Suffering………………2 The Weight of Pain and Suffering………………………………..……….2 C. S. Lewis’ Theological Foundations on Why God is God?………………….4 Divine Goodness…………………………………………………………6 Human Pain………………………………………………………………8 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………...
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...Lewis on Suffering and Pain in the Christian Life Submitted to Dr. Rodney Anderson, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion SEMI 500-B28 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by Abigail Strain September 28, 2014 Contents Introduction 1 What were the influential experiences of C. S. Lewis on the topic of pain and suffering? 3 A Heartbreaking foundation 3 C. S. Lewis Atheistic View 4 C. S. Lewis’ Conversion Experience 4 Theodicy 5 C. S. Lewis’ Views on Theodicy and Faith Theology 5 C. S. Lewis Theological views on Pain and Suffering and the Christian Life 6 Evangelizing the lost as seen through eyes of C.S. Lewis 6 Why Evangelize ? 6 Reaching the Lost in the Midst of Pain and Suffering 7 Conclusion 8 Bibliography 10 Introduction This paper will give the readers an understanding of C.S. Lewis’ views on pain and suffering. C.S Lewis’ works emphasize the quandary of theodicy, how pain and suffering originated and how it serves to mold and strengthen our life theology thus creating harmony within our souls (mind), The soul being your mind will and emotions (Deut 6:5), when these arise. C. S. Lewis was a complex individual who demonstrated his courage and shared his faith theology in the midst of his pain and suffering by writing the struggles he went through. Following his concepts on pain and suffering I will...
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...Literature Review: Does Effective Pain Management Improve the Overall Quality of Life? What is pain? Generally, it is an unpleasant sensory feeling that is triggered by the body's nervous system in response to an adverse affect and is often categorized as acute or chronic. Because of the many different aspects of pain, it varies from each individual. Experiences that may cause pain in one individual may or may not cause pain at the same level which makes this a highly subjective symptom. Previously, medical professionals relied solely on their patients report of pain. However, as time and medicine have evolved, pain has been incorporated into general patient assessments and has further been referred to as the fifth vital sign, revealing its objective qualities as well. Nurses are being trained to assess pain along with the standard vital signs so that appropriate pain management interventions may be implemented when necessary (McCaffery, Pasero, & Wells, 2008). Pain management has evolved and continues to evolve through the many advancements of medicine. The management of pain is critical to the overall well being of patients. The research that has been performed based on the article, "Pain Management: A Human Right" (Brennan, Carr, & Cousins, 2007), reveals that lack of effective pain management can lead to many adverse conditions such as increased heart rate, systemic vascular resistance, and circulating catecholamines, which place the patient at risk for myocardial...
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...Quotes about pain from QuotationsBook.com Who, except the gods, can live time through forever without any pain? - Aeschylus The injuries we do and the injuries we suffer are seldom weighed on the same scales. - Aesop The greatest evil is physical pain. - Augustine, St. The moment an ill can be patiently handled, it is disarmed of its poison, though not of its pain. - Beecher, Henry Ward And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be nor more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. [Revelation] - Bible To banish cares, scare away sorrow and soothe pain is the business of the poet and singer. - Bodenstedt 1 There has never been a great athlete who died not knowing what pain is. - Bradley, Bill Pain dies quickly, and lets her weary prisoners go; the fiercest agonies have shortest reign. - Bryant, William C. The great art of life is sensation, to feel that we exist, even in pain. - Byron, Lord It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience. - Caesar, Julius All pain is either severe or slight, if slight, it is easily endured; if severe, it will without doubt be brief. - Cicero, Marcus T. The injuries that befall us unexpectedly are less severe than those which are deliberately anticipated. - Cicero, Marcus T. 2 After great pain, a formal feeling comes. The Nerves sit ceremonious, like tombs. ...
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...unexplained chest pain Margaretha Jerlock MSc, RN, RNT Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Caring Science, Institute of Nursing, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, ¨ Goteborg, Sweden ¨ Fannie Gaston-Johansson PhD, RN Professor, Faculty of Health and Caring Science, Institute of Nursing, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg University, ¨ Goteborg, Sweden, and Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA ¨ Ella Danielson PhD, RN Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Caring Science, Institute of Nursing, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Goteborg ¨ University, Goteborg, Sweden ¨ Submitted for publication: 19 July 2004 Accepted for publication: 1 February 2005 Correspondence: Margaretha Jerlock Institute of Nursing The Sahlgrenska Academy Goteborg University ¨ Box 457, SE-40530 Goteborg ¨ Sweden Telephone: þ46 31 773 60 39 E-mail: margaretha.jerlock@fhs.gu.se 956 J E R L O C K M , G A S T O N - J O H A N S S O N F & D A N I E L S O N E ( 2 0 0 5 ) Journal of Clinical Nursing 14, 956–964 Living with unexplained chest pain Aim. The aim was to describe patients’ experience of unexplained chest pain, and how the pain affected their everyday life. Background. Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for patients to consult the emergency department. Often no clear ischaemic heart disease or any other somatic explanation is found. Exploring the pain experience and how the pain affects everyday life may provide...
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...question: What are the best practices for end of life care? Within the group, research is driven to focus on enhancing care for end of life patient, including collaboration with physicians and surrogate decision makers or a power of attorney (POA), as well as pain management policies. However, all aspects of care for end of life patients are taken into consideration when determining which facet is most important. The group’s research consists of quantitative and qualitative articles focusing on transitioning to hospice programs, new measures of care, acceptance of death and experience of caregivers for the dying patient. According to the Journal of Health Politics, Policy & Law (2008), three of every four Americans do not fear death as much as they fear being in pain at the time of death. End-of-life care can be a challenge requiring the full range of a family physician's skills. Significant pain is common but is often undertreated despite available medications and technology. Physicians must overcome their own fears about using narcotics and allay similar fears in patients, families and communities. Drugs such as corticosteroids, antidepressants and anticonvulsants can also help to alleviate pain. A considerable amount of research has compiled over time to aid in reducing the amount of pain in the dying patient (Health Care in America, 2004). Side effects of pain medications should be anticipated and treated promptly, but good pain control should be maintained. The physical...
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...Running Head: LIFE AFTER A SPINAL CORD INJURY The Quality of Life After a Spinal Cord Injury Jennifer Brenner Florida A&M University School of Nursing Hocevar and Gray (2008) states , “Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a devastating and life-altering event, either temporary or permanent that affects motor and sensory integrity resulting in paralysis of lower or both upper and lower extremities, as well as autonomic nervous system function resulting in neurogenic bowel, neurogenic bladder, and sexual dysfunction” (p. 160). The majority of spinal cord injuries occur in young individuals and there is no treatment option for restoring spinal cord function below the level of injury. Approximately 253,000 people in the United States are living with SCI, and an estimated 11,000 new injuries occur each year (Hocevar & Gray, 2008). However, the complications of SCI can be reduced by medical treatment and rehabilitation. The purpose of this paper is to review research articles addressing the impact of SCI on quality of life from alterations in physical, cognitive, and emotional function. Studies have been conducted and showed that chronic pain and neurogenic bowel functioning are some of the major sequelae of SCI and they have a considerable impact on quality of life Living with a SCI is overwhelming due to the adjustments in lifestyle: the environmental barriers and activity limitations. The physical effects of...
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...Imagine being able to relax and avoid painful migraines. With hypnosis, you can break away from the cycle of migraines, pain and anxiety. Instead of spending your life in pain, you can relax and feel normal again. If you suffer from migraines, you may wonder: “How can I stop the pain from happening?” “Is it possible to have a healthy, normal life?” “Do I have to take pain killers to deal with the pain?” Migraines can make normal life hard. When you are in pain, you just want to lie down in the dark. Going to work or hanging out with friends is no longer an option. To enjoy your life, you have to find a way to end the migraines. Imagine . . . Escaping from the pain. Being able to enjoy your friends, hobbies and life again. No longer...
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...Everyone will have to deal with the death of a family member or friend, as well as his or her own mortality. The certainty of the end of life can be very stressful and overwhelming. Many aspects of caregiving, treatment, and pain management are all part of the journey towards the end of one’s life. Many people are unclear about pain and symptom management during the end of life. Some believe that if you choose to medicate for pain then they are hastening or responsible for the death of their loved one. Others believe that all measures should be taken to help prolong their loved one’s life. No all deaths are the same. Some people pass away peacefully, while others will have difficulty transitioning through the end of life stages and have difficulty with pain. Individual beliefs, religions and cultures are also a large piece of what we must consider in order to plan the appropriate care for the dying patient. Unfortunately, in many instances, patients usually have not had discussions regarding end of life preferences with their doctors, caregivers, and family members. This sometimes leads to decisions being made at the end of life that are not the treatment preferences of the dying person. Hospice is a philosophy that allows nature to take its course, with focus on the greatest quality of life until the end of life. The goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to the patient as well as provide support to the caregivers. Educating caregivers and...
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...lying in the bed is begging his relatives to stop his life. This scene in a movie remains in my brain for several years. There is a famous sentence from Seneca, a great Roman orator, “if I must suffer without hope or relief, I will depart, not through fear of the pain itself, but because it prevents all for which I would live.” Euthanasia is a cure rather than a poison, for it bringing life a peaceful ending. Firstly, euthanasia embodies the respect to life. Some people believe that euthanasia violates the right of living. However, life is not equal to living. “If old age leaves me not life but breath, I will depart from the putrid or tottering edifice,” http://www.51lunwen.com/dxessay/ said Seneca. Life should be a condition of inner serenity and consciousness rather than a process of battling with uncured diseases with unbearable pain. As a result, when the ultimate end is as inevitable as it now appears to be, the individual should have the right to gain a peaceful ending. Secondly, euthanasia rescues not only the dying patients from pain, but also their relatives who are under serious mental and financial pressure. The opponents urge to stop the appliance of euthanasia to procrastinate death, when the dying patients who are suffering from unbearable pain may just feel the endless pain and torment. Francis Bacon used to say, “The duty of a doctor is not only to cure the patients, but also to ease their pain and sorrow.” On the other hand, the relatives of the...
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...● To compare the scores obtained in studies of different patient population both before and after treatment ● To review the methodology of outcome measurement ● To consider what is actually measured by this and similar instruments ● Study Design. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) has become one of the principal condition-specific outcome measures used in the management of spinal disorders. This review is based on publications using the ODI identified from the authors’ personal databases, the Science Citation Index, and hand searches of Spine and current textbooks of spinal disorders. Objectives. To review the versions of this instrument, document methods by which it has been validated, collate data from scores found in normal and back pain populations, provide curves for power calculations in studies using the ODI, and maintain the ODI as a gold standard outcome measure. Summary of Background Data. It has now been 20 years since its original publication. More than 200 citations exist in the Science Citation Index. The authors have a large correspondence file relating to the ODI, that is cited in most of the large textbooks related to spinal disorders. Methods. All the published versions of the questionnaire were identified. A systematic review of this literature was made. The various reports of validation were collated and...
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...discuss the concepts or moral right and wrong as defined by the principals of utility. I will also discuss if I approve of that definition. In addition I will debate if I think Bentham is right in stating that pain and pleasure oven us in everything we do. I will also give some examples that I think will help to illustrate my thoughts and feelings on Bentham’s ideas on right and wrong and pain and pleasure. To understand Jeremy Bentham view on right and wrong we first have to understand his principal of utility. Utilitarianism is a theory proposed by Jeremy Bentham that means that all actions should be directed towards achieving the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. It is a teleological argument as it is looks at the consequences and outcomes of an action determining the rightness or wrongness of an action rather than the action itself. According to Bentham, actions which are morally right tend to produce the greatest possible amount of pleasure and the least possible amount of pain, while actions which are morally wrong tend to produce either a lesser amount of pleasure or a greater amount of pain than other actions which could be done. The total amount of pleasure or pain which is produced by an action may depend on the total amount of pleasure or pain which is experienced by all individuals whose interest is affected by the action. Bentham said “right actions are those that directly produce the greatest overall good, everyone considered” (Rosenstand 257)...
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...to the local hospice. For the purpose of this assignment the focus will be on pain, the importance of being pain free and what this would mean for Charles will be discussed through-out this case study. The World Health Organization (2008) say that freedom from cancer pain must be regarded as a human rights issue. Charles's pain was poorly controlled on admission so it took several hours for the nurse to assess and come to an agreement with Charles about how to manage his pain. The End of Life Care Strategy, written by the Department of Health have published the following guideline; " Ensure that pain amongst people approaching the end of life are kept to an absolute minimum with access to skilful symptom management for optimum quality of life." (Department of Health, 2008, p33). Historically, pain was seen as an emotion rather than a sensation that was experienced by the heart and not the brain (Meldrum, 2003). Pain in today’s society is seen as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage (International Association of the Study of Pain, 2011). Therefore, pain is not only experienced on a physical level such as intensity, location and quality but also with emotional feelings such as anxiety, frustration and depression. Pain is a multidimensional phenomenon and many health care professionals today adapt a more practical definition that states “pain is what the patient says it is and exists when the patient says it does” (Tollison...
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...issues of deep humane concern for many people in a variety of circumstances and contexts. Around the world the point of someone’s death is regularly prominence by medical end-of-life decisions. These decisions refer to a variety of choices with regard to withholding or withdrawing life sustaining treatments. Debates on voluntary or active euthanasia, in all its aspect, proceed without a solution or prospect of resolution. Since there is no substantial middle ground on which all can agree, the discussion does not progress far beyond an exchange of opinions, however well informed the participants. The arguments for euthanasia have to do with quality of life and respect for autonomy .Arguments against euthanasia have to do with non-maleficence, sanctity of life, and the notion of the slippery slope. Definitions of Euthanasia “Euthanasia is defined as act of administering medication or performing other interventions with the intention of causing a patient's death” (Asch, 1996, p. 1374). “Euthanasia is the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit” (Goel, 2008, p. 226). Legalizing Euthanasia Survival is undoubtedly valuable but some time and in certain condition life becomes painful and suffering that euthanasia relieves the impossible and unbearable pain. “Pain and suffering are clearly not the...
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...(Villet-Langomarsino 2018). Pain management of the hospice patient is of great importance because it is one of the few things that can be done during the end stage of life when treatment of a disease is no longer desired. Pain is a common symptom in health care and should be one of the easiest to treat due to its popularity, but unfortunately it is not. Since pain is so unique to person, assessment and treatment must be custom tailored to each patient. The problem with pain management is its specificity to each person and disease plus the numerous ways to treat it. Without one specific roadmap of treating...
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