Do doctors believe in miracle?

A 2004 national survey of 1100 physicians by the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York found that 74 percent of doctors believed that miracles have occurred in the past, and 73 percent believed they can occur today, while 72 percent believed that religion is a reliable and necessary guide to life.
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What do doctors say about miracles?

They recommend that when patients say they are hoping for a miracle, doctors say something along the lines of “It is God's role to bring the miracle, and it is my role as your physician (or nurse) to bring you some important information that may help us in our decision making.”
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Do medical doctors believe in God?

The first study of physician religious beliefs has found that 76 percent of doctors believe in God and 59 percent believe in some sort of afterlife.
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Do we believe in miracles?

A survey from the Pew Forum on Religion showed that a vast majority of Americans, nearly 80%, believe in miracles. The results are from a wider study, "Religion Among the Millennials." Greg Smith from the Pew Forum on Religion talks about the widespread belief in miracles.
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What is a medical miracle?

Although the term can have different definitions, a "medical miracle" generally refers to an unexpected recovery despite a dire prognosis. Frequently, the phrase has a religious connotation and is used to describe a supernatural or paranormal healing.
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Has there ever been a confirmed miracle?

In 2010, former Pope Benedict XVI confirmed that John Paul II had posthumously healed a French nun suffering from Parkinson's disease. The church recently confirmed a second miracle, when a Costa Rican woman's brain injury spontaneously healed after praying to John Paul II.
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How often do miracles happen?

British mathematician J. E. Littlewood suggested that individuals should statistically expect one-in-a-million events ("miracles") to happen to them at the rate of about one per month. By his definition, seemingly miraculous events are actually commonplace.
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What percent of doctors believe in miracles?

A 2004 national survey of 1100 physicians by the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York found that 74 percent of doctors believed that miracles have occurred in the past, and 73 percent believed they can occur today, while 72 percent believed that religion is a reliable and necessary guide to life.
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Who is the real God?

In Christianity, the doctrine of the Trinity describes God as one God in three divine Persons (each of the three Persons is God himself). The Most Holy Trinity comprises God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit.
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Do miracles happen?

Sometimes, very rarely, impossible things just happen and we call them miracles. And that's the theory. A miracle is a divine intervention that transcends what is normally perceived as natural law; and so to say, it cannot be explained upon any natural basis.
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Are all doctors atheist?

The majority of physicians believe in God (65.2 %), and 51.2 % reported themselves as religious, 24.8 % spiritual, 12.4 % agnostic, and 11.6 % atheist. This self-designation was largely independent of specialty except for psychiatrists, who were more likely report agnosticism (P = 0.003).
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What religion does not believe in medicine?

Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusion. Christian Scientists refuse most medical treatment. Instead they rely on the healing prayers of Christian Scientist Practitioners.
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Why do doctors ask religion?

Most physicians also believe that physicians should ask and be aware of patients' religious and spiritual beliefs in the context of their health care and that asking patients about their religious and spiritual beliefs is an important part of their role as physicians.
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What is the biggest medical miracle?

10 medical miracles
  • MATTERS OF THE HEART. First coronary artery graft, 1975. ...
  • PRODUCT OF LABOUR. First test tube baby. ...
  • SWEET MEDICINE. First genetically-engineered vaccine. ...
  • LIFE GUARD. Organ transplant. ...
  • LINE OF SIGHT. Eye Transplant, 1998. ...
  • TECH BEATS. Catheterisation Lab, 2002. ...
  • SUSTAINING LIFE. ...
  • FIGHTING THE ODDS.
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How do you ask God for miracles?

To pray to God for a miracle, ask him in clear and simple language to grant you your specific desires. While you're praying, channel any emotions that arise to help you express yourself to God. Have faith that He will answer your prayer to remove the burden of doubt from your heart and give you strength.
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What is a modern miracle?

Our Baby: A Modern Miracle is an intimate documentary on Channel 4 directed by Gussy Sakula-Barry, which follows a couple who sought to start a family using surrogacy with all the associated complications, along with a bit of lockdown thrown in.
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What is Jesus real name?

Jesus' name in Hebrew was “Yeshua” which translates to English as Joshua.
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Is the Holy Ghost?

The Holy Ghost is the third member of the Godhead. He is a personage of spirit, without a body of flesh and bones. He is often referred to as the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of God, the Spirit of the Lord, or the Comforter.
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What happens if God Photo falls down?

This answer is based on what I have heared from my mother about this belief. We all know flowers are really sacred in all the Poojas and rituals. While praying, if a flower falls from the Picture or idol of God, its a Good sign that your wish is going to be fulfilled. You can consider it as an auspicious omen..
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Are miracles happening today?

Healing and other miracles are still found in the Church today, though they aren't always dramatic and aren't always spoken of publicly because those who experience them hold them sacred. You may want to look for miracles in your life or the lives of your family members or ancestors.
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How do you expect a miracle?

Here are five ways to manifest more miracles in our lives.
  1. 1 Be Grateful for Everything. Gratitude deserves its positive buzz. ...
  2. 2 Stop Using Excuses to Do Nothing. ...
  3. 3 Step Beyond Routine. ...
  4. 4 Help Others Receive the Miracles They Pray For. ...
  5. 5 Trust Intuition.
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What are the 4 types of miracles?

The majority are faith healings, exorcisms, resurrections, and control over nature.
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When was the last recorded miracle?

A miracle at Lourdes last was declared in 2013. It involved an Italian woman who visited Lourdes in 1989, suffering severe high blood pressure and other problems. Not all declared miracles pass through Lourdes.
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Does Islam have miracles?

Miracles are important in Islam mainly as signs to prove the truthfulness of prophets. There are many examples of miracles recorded in the Qur'an , for example when the Prophet Muhammad was taken through the heavens to meet Allah. The Qur'an makes it clear to Muslims that Allah can perform miracles if he so chooses.
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