Medicine often views hospice care as “giving up,” which results in a reduced quality of end-of-life care for many patients. By integrating a theology of the Sabbath with modern medicine, hospice becomes a sacred and valuable way to honor the dying patient in a comprehensive and holistic way. A theology of Sabbath as “Sacredness in Time” can provide the foundation for a shift in understanding hospice as a legitimate care plan, which shifts the focus from controlling and manipulating space for the body, to rest and enjoyment of time for the whole person. First, I explore vitalism and its negative effects on the institution of hospice. Second, I address the main misconceptions and biases surrounding hospice in order to establish hospice as an appropriate option for the terminally ill. Finally, I argue for a shift away from sacredness in space (as seen in vitalism) to sacredness in time.

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反对活力论和拥抱临终关怀：安息日神学如何为临终关怀提供信息

医学通常将临终关怀视为“放弃”，这导致许多患者的临终关怀质量下降。通过将安息日神学与现代医学相结合，临终关怀成为一种神圣而有价值的方式，以全面和整体的方式纪念垂死的病人。将安息日视为“时间的神圣性”的神学可以为将临终关怀视为合法的护理计划的转变提供基础，该计划将重点从控制和操纵身体空间转移到整个人的休息和享受时间。首先，我探讨了活力论及其对临终关怀机构的负面影响。Second, I address the main misconceptions and biases surrounding hospice in order to establish hospice as an appropriate option for the terminally ill. 最后，