For one, at its most basic, Reiki is a healing technique that makes use of a laying on of hands, not dissimilar to the techniques Jesus practiced, as mentioned in Scripture, when he laid his hands on the sick and healed them of their illnesses and conditions. Secondly, Reiki gives its practitioners a practical, easy outlet to express their compassion for others and through which they can work to minimize the suffering of others, if not end it altogether. This of course dovetails very well with the Christian exhortation to be merciful, charitable and generous, and to follow in Christ’s footsteps when he healed the sick.

































