conduct such services!
My grandmother is Catholic. The Chaplain approached my grandmother and said would you like services or some readings. My grandmother said - I have all the dirty magazines right here that I like - and held up the Star and Enquirer.
My grandmother further pursued the issue and asked if the woman was looking for money.
The chaplain said no, the hospital actually pays me quite a bit and I am Protestant.
I am confused about this. I didn't really know what a chaplain is http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/chaplains and I find it strange that they are paid and they offer services to other religions.
Is this correct? Is it just a job, or is there supposed to be spiritual meaning behind it?
2007-03-20 14:44:15 · 17 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But the Chaplain is PROTESTANT - why would she offer services to someone Catholic?
2007-03-20 14:52:58 · update #1
The hospital Chaplain is there to offer help to all Protestant ,Catholic , Atheist or whomsoever. whether paid or not he there to minister to their needs. sometimes its spiritual others it ijust to make a phone call to their priest or minster or member of family. He is a caregiver like all at the hospital but his caregiving is love.
2007-03-20 15:12:21 · answer #1 · answered by s. grant 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess some are paid as they have to make a living and it does mention this in the Bible. I like how Paul felt, he said he could take money, but, chose to work as a Tent Maker. Many of the people I know work at other jobs and help when they can for no compensation.
I think Religious Biases is a man thing. I have friends who are Catholic and if they needed me to do a Catholic Ritual or Pray the Rosary with them, I would. But, I not hate people just because they not believe the way I do.
2007-03-20 15:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hospital may keep a minister/chaplin/cleric on staff to minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of its patients. The military does this also: military chaplins MUST be able to perform the services of ALL their servicepeople AND their prisoners.
Chances are that the hospital your grandmother is in, is just interested in a more holistic form of healing. The minister is on staff, just as is the secretary, and the Xray technician, and the gift-store clerk, and the gals in the lunchroom. The job is real. The chaplin may or may not be an ordained minister of a particular denomination, or there may be several such chaplins working part-time.
When my grandfather-in-law lay dieing in a hospital, he was able to request a priest for his Last Rights. The hospital he was in was very nice in calling in the man on short notice. It meant a lot to both Grandfather and the rest of the family.
2007-03-20 14:55:38 · answer #3 · answered by MamaBear 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes most hospitals have a chaplain I have also seen them at some airports. I don't think most of them will take money at a hospital. I like your grandma's response, but she could have politely told the person she wanted to be left alone.
2007-03-20 14:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by nicewknd 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a paid position.But no different then a Pastor that gets paid.
What do you think Pastors live on?A chaplain goes to school ,just as a Doctor.
Chaplins love God ,are Christians,and still need to eat.
Your grandmother sounds like a very sad person.I said a prayer for her salvation.<><
2007-03-20 14:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by funnana 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Chances are your grandmother was in a hospital under religious auspices such as 7th day Adventist or Lutheran.
Your grandmother is within her rights to ask for a priest, be open to the services, or refuse them. Totally her choice !!!
2007-03-20 14:53:00 · answer #6 · answered by rapturefuture 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Ministers do get paid. How do you expect them to live? A chaplain is there to offer support to anyone - that's what makes them a chaplain, not a pastor.
2007-03-20 14:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
In hospitals there are a lot of people near death or who have just lost someone, they often ask for a spiritual leader. Pretty much all hospitals have somebody, they are expected to be there. They also pay psychologists and social workers to work on call in the hospitals for the same kinds of reasons.
2007-03-20 14:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
>>"But the Chaplain is PROTESTANT - why would she offer services to someone Catholic?"<<
why not?
seems like a much "higher" spiritual calling and spiritual awareness to *not* be particular about who you'll help.
2007-03-20 15:00:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
What surprises you that the chaplain is paid?
Pretty much all religions pay their clergy. They aren't volunteers.
Why would the hospital chaplain be any different?
2007-03-20 14:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋