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Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Humans have always referred to religion in History to explain disasters, and epidemics, especially when science could not explain them. Religion has often been invoked as a mean of protection. The Covid outbreak in 2020 and the initial medical impotence brought up old fears, reminiscent of the plague for some people. Unable to rely on science only, some turned back to religion.
METHODS: A narrative review was conducted to compare the role of religion during the Great Plague of Marseille versus the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic. We mostly studied contemporary documents on the Great Plague of Marseille, and collected press articles on Covid-19.
CONCLUSIONS: For both epidemics, some people see in the outbreak a sign of God\'s revenge. Logically, intensifying spiritual life and multiplying religious demonstrations can be a way to fight both epidemics. Studying religion in these times of epidemics also highlights its roles in public health: sometimes facilitating the contaminations if not regulated, sometimes supporting public health policies with some positions, as for Covid vaccines. Conclusion/Perspectives: The comparison of an ancient epidemic with the current pandemic allowed us to take a broader look at the current vision of contagious disease, in societies that have become highly medicalized. The fight against epidemics remains polymorphous, and one of the aspects is religious. Integrating this information in our practices can help improving holistic management of patients, and public health policies efficiency.
METHODS: A narrative review was conducted to compare the role of religion during the Great Plague of Marseille versus the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic. We mostly studied contemporary documents on the Great Plague of Marseille, and collected press articles on Covid-19.
CONCLUSIONS: For both epidemics, some people see in the outbreak a sign of God\'s revenge. Logically, intensifying spiritual life and multiplying religious demonstrations can be a way to fight both epidemics. Studying religion in these times of epidemics also highlights its roles in public health: sometimes facilitating the contaminations if not regulated, sometimes supporting public health policies with some positions, as for Covid vaccines. Conclusion/Perspectives: The comparison of an ancient epidemic with the current pandemic allowed us to take a broader look at the current vision of contagious disease, in societies that have become highly medicalized. The fight against epidemics remains polymorphous, and one of the aspects is religious. Integrating this information in our practices can help improving holistic management of patients, and public health policies efficiency.
摘要：
背景：人类在历史上总是提到宗教来解释灾难，和流行病，尤其是当科学无法解释它们的时候。宗教经常被援引为保护手段。2020年的Covid疫情和最初的医疗阳痿引发了古老的恐惧，让人想起一些人的瘟疫。不能只依靠科学，有些人回到宗教。
方法：进行了叙述性回顾，比较了宗教在马赛大瘟疫期间和新冠肺炎大流行早期阶段的作用。我们主要研究马赛大瘟疫的当代文献，并收集了关于Covid-19的新闻文章。
结论：对于这两种流行病，有些人在疫情中看到了上帝复仇的迹象。逻辑上,强化精神生活和增加宗教示威可以成为对抗这两种流行病的一种方式。在这些流行病时代研究宗教也强调了它在公共卫生中的作用：有时如果不加管制，就会促进污染，有时以一些立场支持公共卫生政策，至于Covid疫苗。结论/观点：将古老的流行病与当前的流行病进行比较，使我们能够更广泛地了解当前对传染病的看法，在已经高度医学化的社会中。与流行病的斗争仍然是多态的，其中一个方面是宗教。在我们的实践中整合这些信息可以帮助改善患者的整体管理，和公共卫生政策效率。
方法：进行了叙述性回顾，比较了宗教在马赛大瘟疫期间和新冠肺炎大流行早期阶段的作用。我们主要研究马赛大瘟疫的当代文献，并收集了关于Covid-19的新闻文章。
结论：对于这两种流行病，有些人在疫情中看到了上帝复仇的迹象。逻辑上,强化精神生活和增加宗教示威可以成为对抗这两种流行病的一种方式。在这些流行病时代研究宗教也强调了它在公共卫生中的作用：有时如果不加管制，就会促进污染，有时以一些立场支持公共卫生政策，至于Covid疫苗。结论/观点：将古老的流行病与当前的流行病进行比较，使我们能够更广泛地了解当前对传染病的看法，在已经高度医学化的社会中。与流行病的斗争仍然是多态的，其中一个方面是宗教。在我们的实践中整合这些信息可以帮助改善患者的整体管理，和公共卫生政策效率。
