The adventist health theology and quality of life as an expression of spiritual civility: an analysis of the denominational response to the challenges of mental health and contemporary lifestyle
The adventist health theology and quality of life as an expression of spiritual civility: an analysis of the denominational response to the challenges of mental health and contemporary lifestyle
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Adventist Health Theology. Spiritual Civility. Mental Health. Pastoral Ministry. Quality of Life.Abstract
The contemporary lifestyle, marked by digital acceleration, sedentary habits, and a high incidence of mental health disorders, poses complex challenges that transcend the medical sphere and enter the field of practical theology. This article investigates Adventist Health Theology, grounded in theological education, not as a set of dietary rules, but as a proposal of "Spiritual Civility." The study defines this concept as the understanding that individual quality of life (physical and mental) is an ethical and spiritual responsibility that directly impacts community well-being. The methodology employs a theological-conceptual analysis of the foundations of Adventist holistic anthropology and its practical denominational response— such as the publishing ministry and pastoral ministry —to the challenges of anxiety, depression, and chronic diseases. The article argues that the denomination's emphasis on temperance, rest (Sabbath), and nutrition is not legalism, but a strategy for spiritual and civil resilience, empowering individuals to better serve God and society.
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