Which is more helpful in curing cancer: Doctors or Doctrines?

Answer 1

I used both.
I had a GREAT oncologist, and state of the art medicine.
But, I also had faith in God, which kept me at peace while all this was going on. My doctor will be the first to tell you that all he can do is give medicine and hope for the best. God does the actual healing. Everyone's body responds differently. It's been 2.5 years since my treatment and so far, so good. :)

Answer 2

Doctors are important for curing the physical manifestations and roots of cancer; however, the mind is a powerful tool as well. Stress brings on or worsens illnesses, and it is emotionally induced. There is a mind-body relationship in every living function, and this is not well understood by scientists, although some are attempting to quantify its effects. An attempt to heal the mind will often be beneficial as an adjunct to a physical course of medical treatment. Either one alone is less likely to be completely effective at eliminating illness and keeping it from recurring. If doctrine helps a cancer sufferer and does not add to stress, then it is a good thing. But when it is forced and becomes its own stressor, then it should be removed. Basically, the Doctor is necessary when the illness threatens life, but a stable emotional makeup and mental well-being will make the need for a doctor less likely in many cases. This doesn't necessitate "Doctrine," but it may necessitate a comforting world view that allows the person to live a meaningful life without excessive fear for the future. People find comfort in myriad ways...

Answer 3

Doctrine.

When one reads the Bible, they will discover that it has over 600 laws related to proper health. It includes rules about diet, washing, exercise, burying your "waste", avoiding contact with dead bodies, etc. It teaches that God expects a person to take personal responsibilty for their health - not just trust it to a doctor or a pill once they do get sick. They are suppose to be working to prevent such diseases.

However, if a person does get sick, the Bible says that they can (and should) seek help for a doctor. Jesus himself said "The sick have need of a doctor". So when a Christian becomes ill, they have the permission of Jesus and the scriptures to turn to medicine. In fact, the use of medicine is mentioned several times in scripture.

Where the Christians have the advantage is that when the doctor's knowledge and ability run out, they still have "doctrine" (or more correctly the Divine) to help them.

Answer 4

Doctrines are not specific to religion...neither is dogma...in fact, you find them in both politics and science. NOW IS THAT NOT STRANGE.


American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source doc·trine (dŏk'trĭn) Pronunciation Key
n.
1. A principle or body of principles presented for acceptance or belief, as by a religious, political, scientific, or philosophic group; dogma.
2. A rule or principle of law, especially when established by precedent.
3. A statement of official government policy, especially in foreign affairs and military strategy.
4. Archaic Something taught; a teaching.
—Synonyms 1. tenet, dogma, theory, precept, belief.


Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source
dog·ma
1. a system of principles or tenets, as of a church.

2. a specific tenet or doctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church: the dogma of the Assumption.

3. prescribed doctrine: political dogma.

4. a settled or established opinion, belief, or principle.

Answer 5

Prayer.

It is not the power in the prayer but the power in the One that hears the prayer...for He is the great physician...and healer.

Here on earth, doctors practice medicine.

When they "cure" cancer, they are cutting out the cancer cells. There is no "cure" from a doctor.

Answer 6

Neither.

Doctors only treat illness. They have no idea how the body works. Sometimes they succeed, sometimes they fail.

Doctrine deals with adherence to religion. Does nothing for illness.

God is above both, can direct doctors and can direct doctrine.

Answer 7

For me it was the Doctors that cured my cancer but my religion comforted me.

Answer 8

Obviously Doctors

Doctrines are for Spiritual illness not physical.

Answer 9

Christian doctrine in Scripture states that the wise person will listen to their medical doctor.
Luke, for example, was a medical doctor.

Answer 10

What makes some doctors more effective than the rest? The knowledge they have? the experience they have? their intuition? their doctrine?

I rather think its a combination of all this, and Id like to call it the personality.