Theology of Health
Marie Ardill
Karissa Thomas
Olive Mintah
Joanna Johnson
Monica Delong
Summary of Article-
-Ad in New York City
-Obesity?
-Taxes vs Ads
-Is charging your wallet or churning your stomach the right solution to solve obesity?
-So what is the proper Christian response to health?
What the Bible has to say?
-1 Corinthians 6:12-20
-“Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial”
-Although this passage pertains to sexual immorality, we can take this useful lesson and apply it to other aspects of our lives.
-1 Corinthians 3:16-17
-“Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…?”
-We are to take care of our bodies and respect them, for the Holy Spirit dwell in them.
Tradition-
-In the past, the church has not been willing to take care of the members of its community
-Passificistic approach
-Turning a blind eye to the issue
-Is deciding for your self the right response?
Experience-
-Facts about soda:
- 25% of all drinks in America are soda.
- Typical can of soda- 150 calories
- People who drink soda, diet or regular, are more prone to gain weight
-Cigarettes- Taxes on tobacco only reduced use by 3-5 %
… Experience
-The Church- “Overweight Americans Fight Obesity at Church”
-How does the Church deal with obesity?
- We believe that the church should deal with health and be involved in such matters so that individuals can have healthier life styles.
Theology of Health-
-Health is taking care of your own body and striving to do your best, whether it is in school, job, or eating habits.
Church-
-Should the Church have the right to tell me if my body mass index is the right number?
BMI= weight in lbs x 703
(height)²
What do we mean by the Church’s involvement in promoting health?
-The church can encourage people to join focus groups which will help people to monitor their own health.
- The church's community should be active in spreading awareness about health issues, not just eating habits, but on a larger scale- physical, mental and emotion health.
-The church should provide awareness about the importance of health.
- NOT saying “No Cheetos”
- YES to providing exercise groups .
Is this HEALTHY?
Discussion Questions
-How do you think the church deals or does not deal with health?
-How would you raise awareness about health?
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