YOGA -anti- CHRISTIAN

He's right. Yoga is not a Christian practice, and it is in fact directly linked to the idea of "human divine" and/or "many gods" (although, Christianity is a polytheistic religion, however, the difference is that Yoga, if embracing the idea of 'many gods", does not call all other gods but the most evil one "evil").

I am quite certian that Christians who practice Yoga do indeed see the contradictions between Christianity and Yoga. It is also rather obvious, due to that comment, that this preacher fails to see the contradictions between their Christian commitments, other Christian commitments, Christian churches, and Christianity.

It is anti Christian to support tea bagging.

Christians have been on this for years. My Christian high school bible teacher used to say similar things during class. Oddly enough, there's also a segment of Evangelicals who endorse "Christian Yoga"...what a strange world globalization has created...

My dad went to seminary with this nut job preacher. Dad doesn't have too many nice things to say about him. This guy makes crazy claims all the time just to get attention. He's been in the media before for this kind of nonsense.

how dare you take care of your body (that god gave you)! and how dare you try to do anything religous OUT-SIDE a church! how else are churches to make money?!?!

Haters! Why do you hate, you know what Mr. fake ass preacher, your a fraud, your a hypocrite, your own god surely has disowned you for blasphemy and treason against your brothers and sisters. Please, go dunk yourself in a river, a cold river, dive in head first, you need to baptize yourself for reals, you need to wake the fuck up and see the light because frankly, your brothers and sisters wont hesitate to smack the light into you. Amen!

Whats next..jogging is anti-X-tian? From what I understand yoga doesn't have to be spiritual at all, and has proven physical improvement uses.

Cute guys real cute. . .

Just because they are different does not mean one is anti another. . .

Yeah, and that's why I love Yoga!

Huh?

This man is crazy. No connection whatsoever with reality

Of course it goes against this guy's idea of Christianity. That is because yoga encourages people to be flexible.

"or fail to see the contradictions between their Christian commitments and their embrace of yoga"

Following ANY religion, especially Christianity, you have to ignore all the "contradictions". That's just an ESSENTIAL prerequisite.

Ok Muslim imams in Malaysia said yoga is unislamic, is USA following Malaysia's path?

everything but oil, beer, and trailer houses are anti christian... oh and texas

this just in, southern baptism is anti christian, film at 11.

So what ever happened to that whole "Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit" thingy thats in the bible? I'm sure he forgets that part when the fried chicken,fried okra,fried hush puppies and buttermilk biscuits are being passed around the table every Sunday after church.

There is a lot of hate for a general group as a response for generalized hate on this comment page.

I do understand his point about it not being Christian at all, but of course Eastern in its origins...but when there is a woman combining them both and it has resulted in a revitalization, if you will, of her faith?! why does he gotta hate?

it's exercise, definitely. especially for those who can't confrom or flow with the true spiritual philosophies and meanings of yoga as "Christians". and there's nothing wrong with that!

It's fucking stretching, what could possibly be unChristian about it?

If people can find spirituality in being "slain" by the holy spirit when some con-man, uh I mean preacher, speaks in tongues and slaps them with his coat, who's to say they won't find it during a sun salutation.

Religious leaders are so useless.

Yoga, on the other hand, is fucking great for you. Do that shit whenever you have some extra time.

If more people would abandon Christianity in favor of Yoga, the world would be a better place.

I've never heard of a Guru commanding a squad of suicide bombers, burning down a gay bar, or shooting an abortion doctor.

Crap... I did some yoga earlier...

now you know why Church attendance is declining

Of course he would say that as yoga frees your mind whereas his brand of Christianity seeks to enslave the mind. My brand of Christianity seeks to explore the spirit in the true sense Jesus taught us to do. Not based on a book of fables.

What they don't like about yoga is that it is anti-dogma and anti-authoritarian because instead of having others tell you what to believe yoga gives you direct experience from your own practice.

That kind of practice to refine your self-awareness is a threat to the power of controling the message they have always sought. Much like the threat of scientific investigation.

If people can find their own answers through practice and gathering direct experience then they don't need authorities to do it for them and those autorities lose all their influence.

Just like scientists gather their own evidence to prove the answers they seek without relying on myths and legends from the past.

By the way I was walking downtown here and I found a add for "PRAISE MOVES: THE CHRISTIAN ANSWER TO YOGA!"
I almost died.

This would be some what legitimate if it wasn't for the fact the modern yoga has hardly any of the deep seeded religious practices or understandings that it contained at it's origin. I think though to say that it's contradicting christianity is like saying if you wear a scarf, you are muslim, or if you sit in silence for a while, you are buddhist. Doing these things does not necessarily associate a person to a religions, nor make it a contradiction of another religion.
On another point too, i think christianity can learn something from Hinduism... they had 3 yogas (emotional, logical, and physical) which were paths to enlightenment based on the type of person... Christianity for the most part only fulfills those who tend to be more emotional (hence the dramatic tales which are contained in Christian doctrine). Maybe if they had a physical practice their followers would not have to resort to another 'religious' practice.

Happy notice, christian talk:
Yoga is about self awareness and honesty about where you are and your confines at the that moment in time. Its relaxing and helps me quite my mind so I can listen better to situations. These are things that help me as I evangelize and spread the Gospel of Jesus through out my community as I submit my self to The Spirit of God and scripture. I'm a literal fundamentalist: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. I spread the message of redemption that frees people from the guilty bonds of eternal death.

This man ignorantly is reacting to the interpretation of someone about a physical and mental practice that has been and changed from culture to culture for thousands of year. This reminds me of the reaction that many Europeans had to produce from the Columbian Exchange because non of it was found in the bible.

And they thought masturbation was wrong.

I saw this on the 700 club, smoking the wrong brand of cigarette, the ones that come from companies not owned by christians, is probably evil too

Okay, then make your own spiritual exercise for Christians, Mr. Mohler.

I wouldn't try fundamentalist Christian yoga, though. It probably involves very stiff, rigid movements and intensive speaking in tounges. An altogether unpleasant experience, I shouldn't wonder.

Well, let's see what the "Good" book says Christians should do:

Mass murder, regular murder, slavery (including your daughters), rape, pillage, plunder, child abuse, incest, and oppress all women, to name a few.

Sorry, Yoga is not on the list, God demands your death . . .

I just practiced yoga today and as always I feel more calm yet energized and I'm still in a good mood, but it's a beautiful day out. There no no down side to yoga increased flexibility, increased endurance and strength deep breathing more oxygen to the body including the brain, oh there is the problem ... keep 'em sleep. got cha.

Yeah follow Christian logic. That's the right thing to do. Instead of exercising all Christians should be sitting on the sofa watching Jerry Falwell. And don't forget to give us half of your income for a shot glass of grape juice, a cracker, and all the broken ideals you can stomach.

Christian god is insecure ?
Incidently in Malaysia the islamic govt declared yoga anti-muslim and now in America yoga is anti-christian.

Guess yoga is for the enlightened East ;-)

Well, going by Christian logic, he's right.
Practicing Yoga is basically practicing a form of Hinduism.
The Christian God is a jealous God, so you're not supposed to hang out with other Gods.

Maybe this Baptist will develop his own form of Christian Yoga: Yojesus, lol.

Yoga > that guy

what a fucking LOON!!

haha, i stopped reading after the title. anything from the mouth of a southern baptist leader.... not interested.

This is why so many baptists are generally up tight and tense.
Well,.......and all that sex abstaining and booze moderating,...and probably the fact that they JUST AREN'T ALLOWED to have slaves anymore,...including their wives,....who CAN work....

( I wonder how Islam feels about yoga )

GOP goes after girl scouts.

Tea Party goes after puppies.

Now Christianity demands the blood of yoga.

Can you douchebags start dealing with real issues?