Spiritual Considerations surrounding natural disasters

Spiritual Considerations Surrounding Natural Disasters
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Spiritual Considerations Surrounding Natural Disasters
Human beings have different definitions and understandings of what pertains to spirituality. Spirituality is an aspect of life that is significant to some people, while others find it insignificant (Van et al., 2020). This is because spirituality in people's minds is equivalent to a quest for an individual's meaning, purpose, and direction in life. More often than not, natural and manmade disasters, such as floods and fires, respectively, negatively affect individuals, communities, and healthcare providers. Aside from physical damage, such disasters often leave individuals feeling hopeless, community members distrusting each other, and a sense of struggle for healthcare providers.
The occurrence and aftermath of disasters may awaken victims' spiritual facets or cause them to ditch their spiritual beliefs, which may initiate negativity and despair (Aten et al., 2019). Individuals often turn towards spirituality in times of adversity to make sense of their situation and discover a new sense of purpose. Spirituality is believed to facilitate victims' quick recovery from mental trauma (Davis et al., 2021). Faith-based organizations are often at the forefront in response to disaster occurrences, mainly through providing spiritual care, depending on the individual's experiences and beliefs.
Disasters can trigger distrust amongst communities. A community that is accustomed to a particul...