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Whats wrong with Yoga and Meditation?

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Just wanted add one more thing...Alot of what is being spoken here on the effects of yoga is coming from people whom are mature in the word of God and have researched and have gotten in to the meat of the word on such things...I know that we ALL have strong positions and opinions on such topics because we all come from different times in our walk with the Lord...All I ask that if you find yur self doubting the anything in here then seek the Lord and he will guide you to the truth...Alot of times we tend to go with our self thought rather than how the Lord would see things...Now I am not saying this to just one person but to everyone...I am also taking what has been said in oposition to my opinion and considering it..However my spirit tells me NO YOGA IS WRONG and I am sure it has to do with the amount of research I have done on this subject...

God BLess You All!

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No offense, but I have also done a fair amount of study regarding meditation in particular, and yoga, and I have my own opinions based on what I have learned from various Hindu and Buddhist sources, and the backing of my own faith as a litmus test, so to speak. But I respect your opinion, of course.

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The meditation issue here is of more importance than the physical aspects. Biblical meditation is focused on God's word. Meditate in the biblical sense means "to think seriously about something, especially over a period of time." We ask ourselves, What is God saying to us in light of all the Word in its immediate context. It is active rather than passive in that it takes mental effort and willfulness. Eastern religions view meditation as an emptying of the mind to be filled with whatever is sought or whatever happens along. It is passive in that it focuses on a relaxed state allowing anything to happen that will.

One other thing I will mention. Visualization is not a biblical practice. We are not to CONJURE up images in our mind of God. This would violate the 2nd command not to make graven images. The ones we make up in our mind are much worse that the ones men make with their hands. Think about it.

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Actually, I'm Catholic so I don't have that commandment! :t2:

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Actually, I'm Catholic so I don't have that commandment! :t2:

That does not change the fact that God gave it.

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GBG, if you dont mind, what is the image in your avatar?

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It's an OM. I'll quote myself from another post here to explain why:

I was raised with some very socialist principles simply because much of it is GOOD. Similarly, my dad always had an appreciation for other religions, especially Buddhism, as well as Taoism and Hinduism. That's why my avatar is an "aum" or "om," when you read up about it it's really quite beautiful. It's a great mantra for prayer or meditation, really gets you focused.

OM is about the universal energy that runs through all things, the circle of man's existence. It's cool.

larryt: not to split hairs, but it DOES matter that it's not in my Bible. There's a couple books in my version not in KJV that came from God, too, mostly because of a misinterpretation. Besides, I was making a funny.

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This is why we will never agree on this subject and at that probably many more areas as well...We are totally different ... I believe the things you mentioned above are not of God and many here as well belive the same way...Right at this moment I have to be honest ... I do not really know what to say to you... Other than what I have said...I don't feel led by the Holy Spirit to respond at this time...Howevr, I will pray and respond when he leads me to... God Bless you hun!

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It's an OM. I'll quote myself from another post here to explain why:

I was raised with some very socialist principles simply because much of it is GOOD. Similarly, my dad always had an appreciation for other religions, especially Buddhism, as well as Taoism and Hinduism. That's why my avatar is an "aum" or "om," when you read up about it it's really quite beautiful. It's a great mantra for prayer or meditation, really gets you focused.

OM is about the universal energy that runs through all things, the circle of man's existence. It's cool.

larryt: not to split hairs, but it DOES matter that it's not in my Bible. There's a couple books in my version not in KJV that came from God, too, mostly because of a misinterpretation. Besides, I was making a funny.

OM is about the universal energy that runs through all things, the circle of man's existence. It's cool.

uhhhhhh where is OM written in the bible?

honestly it seems your kinda confused..... trying to mix different things into christianity

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yes! they do not mix! Christians are to serve one GOD only not many...The things you speak of are not Christianity.

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