72 research outputs found
The unusual practices within some neo-pentecostal churches in South Africa : reflections and recommendations
Dr Kgatle is participating in
the research project
‘Socio-cultural Readings’,
directed by Prof. Dr Ernest
van Eck, Department of New
Testament Studies, Faculty of
Theology, University of
Pretoria.CRL Rights Commission is the commission for the promotion and protection of the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities.This article reflects and makes recommendations on the recent unusual practices within some
Neo-Pentecostal churches in South Africa. Neo-Pentecostal churches in South Africa refer to
churches that have crossed denominational boundaries. These churches idolise the miraculous,
healing, deliverance and enactment of bizarre church performances often performed by
charismatic and highly influential spiritual leaders. There have been unusual practices within
some Neo-Pentecostal churches that include, among others, the eating of grass, eating of
snakes, drinking of petrol, spraying of Doom on the congregants and other experiences. There
are many possible theological, psychological and socio-economic explanations for these
unusual practices. Given the facts that many South Africans experience various socio-economic
challenges, it is argued here that the socio-economic factor is the main explanation for the
support of these unusual practices. The unusual practices within some Neo-Pentecostal
churches in South Africa are critically unpacked by looking at various churches where the
incidents happened. The possible theological, psychological and socio-economic explanations
for such practices are outlined in detail. Recommendations are made based on the scientific
findings on the unusual practices.http://www.hts.org.zaam2017New Testament Studie
Dysglycemias in pregnancy: from diagnosis to treatment. Brazilian consensus statement
There is an urgent need to find consensus on screening, diagnosing and treating all degrees of DYSGLYCEMIA that may occur during pregnancies in Brazil, considering that many cases of DYSGLYCEMIA in pregnant women are currently not diagnosed, leading to maternal and fetal complications. For this reason the Brazilian Diabetes Society (SBD) and the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Societies (FEBRASGO), got together to introduce this proposal. We present here a joint consensus regarding the standardization of clinical management for pregnant women with any degree of Dysglycemia, on the basis of current information, to improve medical assistance and to avoid related complications of Dysglycemia in pregnancy to the mother and the fetus. This consensus aims to standardize the diagnosis among general practitioners, endocrinologists and obstetricians allowing the dissemination of information in basic health units, public and private services, that are responsible for screening, diagnosing and treating disglycemic pregnant patients
The effects of performance appraisal in the Norwegian municipal health services: a case study
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