Religious Vurative Beliefs
Religious Cults of Healing.—Of religious cults which make healing a part of their purpose, Christian Science is one of the most highly organized. There are other religious cura- Beliefs tive methods, such as the touching of relics, the laying on of hands and other measures. Healing through faith probably is similar to that by psychoanalysis.
One real advantage of these religious cures, when rightly administered, is that they provide an obvious means of sub¬limation and a training in social readjustment.
Hypnotism.—The majority of people are not susceptible to hypnotism. Even those who are susceptible cannot be hypnotized against their wills.