Religion and Healthcare in a Secular Society

The concept of holistic care in nursing is important because this concept deals with providing care for the ill considering their physical, psychological / emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needs. Religion does play an important role in the personal life of individuals living in a secular society, in which many faiths or denominations may be living together under a secular legal umbrella, while maintaining their personal religious values and traditions at home. In this essay, an attempt has been made to study Islam and Judaism in order to determine how individuals belonging to these religions may be cared for in a multicultural and secular society.