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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