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Collected Item: “The Covid-19 pandemic tests everyone's spiritual wellbeing, atheists and believers alike”

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The Covid-19 pandemic tests everyone's spiritual wellbeing, atheists and believers alike

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Article

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When looking at the pandemic, regardless of one’s religious beliefs, or lack thereof, nearly everyone’s spiritual wellbeing has been tested. On one hand, spiritual struggle has been linked to higher mortality rates as well as depression. On the other, however, proper spiritual care has been shown to help people get through a rough time. Chaplains play a major role for those who are sick or injured. Simply because someone does not identify with organized religion does not mean they can be provided with spiritual care.

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faith, spiritual, spirituality, chaplain, care, belief

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https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/covid-19-pandemic-tests-everyone-s-spiritual-wellbeing-atheists-believers-ncna1240613

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Mikyung Lee

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2020-09-21
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