Most of the religions of the world have led to the development of some or the systems of medicine. The scientific system of medicine does not have such a long history. But it has progressed remarkably well in the last century and continues to do so. So when religion and medicine conflict, some people are faced by a dilemma, should they abandon the ancient wisdom for the scientific method? Or is there some middle path that can be found when religion and medicine conflict?

To begin your analysis of the dilemma – when religion and medicine conflict, you should first do a thorough research about ancient religions and medical systems; before you make a judgement about the right conduct or the right thing to do when religion and medicine conflict.  Reading an article on ancient religions is a good way to get started on the topic -when religion and medicine conflict.

An exhaustive paper of religion and culture would help you dig deeper into the topic. You should read in details about few medical systems that are mingled up with the religion of the country. For instance an essay on Ayurveda and Hinduism, would help you to see the systemic link between the two. You should cite examples where Ayurveda and modern medicine say different things to understand how and when religion and medicine conflict. Similarly you should read an analytical essay on spirituality and Osteopathic medicine. Osteopathic medicine believes that a person’s religious belief has a important part to play in the identification and treatment of diseases.

You should also cite some specific examples when religion and medicine conflict. Some case studies of situations when religion and medicine conflict, will help you in making a sound argument.