Faith healing
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〘 noun 〙① A type of magic in primitive societies, used by shamans to treat illnesses through spells, incantations, prayers, etc. ② A type of psychotherapy that indirectly treats illnesses by utilizing the benefits of faith. It is particularly emphasized in Christian Science ( a branch of Christian faith healing founded in the United States in 1879). Source: The Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary About the Selected Edition of the Japanese Language Dictionary Information |
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〘名〙① 未開社会での呪術の一つで、巫医(ふい)のまじない、加持、祈祷などによる病気の治療。② 信仰の効用を利用して、間接的に疾病を治療する精神療法の一つ。クリスチャン‐サイエンス（一八七九年、アメリカに創立されたキリスト教信仰治療主義の一派）が特に強調する。
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