| Popis: |
The injunction to visit and care for the sick can be found in the sacred texts and constant tradition of the major monotheistic religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). Indeed, many missioners will cite faith as one reason for participating in such missions. When explored more in depth, we find that caring for the sick is only part of a greater commandment to “love one another” or “Do unto others as you would have them do to you” and includes things like feeding the hungry, giving shelter to the homeless, and seeking justice for the oppressed. These, in turn, refer back to God and become one of the ways that people follow what they understand as God’s command. The successful mission brings all these things together when missioners feel a sense of solidarity or partnership with those they serve and combine the dual concepts of love and justice as guiding principles in their work. |
