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Is Tai-Chi a safe activity for Catholics	Irene	Saturday, April 16, 2011
Question: I am trying to grow in my faith and lately, after having read some materal by Fr. Jeremy Davies, am concerned about an activity which I had undertaken which I enjoy very much. It is Tai-Chi, an Eastern system of movements which direct the flow of energy in the body and which, I am told, are very beneficial for one's health. Even though I enjoy Tai-Chi very much I am prepared to give it up if this is not a "safe" activity. Your advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Sincerely, Irene
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Irene: The "flow of energy" that Tai Ch'i is suppose to effect does not exist. Such an idea is part of the cosmology of the orient that is inconsistent with and hostile to the Christian worldview. The idea behind all "energy flow" activities, such as Tai Ch'i, various other martial arts, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, and many other "techniques" of yin and yang, is to balance that so-called energy in the body with the energy of the universe and to unblock any blockages in the body that prevent this balancing. It is all nonsense and an affront to God. This "energy" of the universe is replaces the notion of any kind of god. In this oriental cosmology God is, in essence, a cosmic plasma to which we must all have balanced energies with. God is a real person, the Creator of all things visible and invisible, not an impersonal cosmic plasma or universal consciousness. There are other ways to exercise or to meditate that will be consistent with Christianity and the True God. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Is Tai-Chi a safe activity for Catholics

Irene

Saturday, April 16, 2011

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I am trying to grow in my faith and lately, after having read some materal by Fr. Jeremy Davies, am concerned about an activity which I had undertaken which I enjoy very much. It is Tai-Chi, an Eastern system of movements which direct the flow of energy in the body and which, I am told, are very beneficial for one's health. Even though I enjoy Tai-Chi very much I am prepared to give it up if this is not a "safe" activity.

Your advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Irene

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Irene:

The "flow of energy" that Tai Ch'i is suppose to effect does not exist. Such an idea is part of the cosmology of the orient that is inconsistent with and hostile to the Christian worldview.

The idea behind all "energy flow" activities, such as Tai Ch'i, various other martial arts, acupuncture, acupressure, yoga, and many other "techniques" of yin and yang, is to balance that so-called energy in the body with the energy of the universe and to unblock any blockages in the body that prevent this balancing. It is all nonsense and an affront to God. This "energy" of the universe is replaces the notion of any kind of god. In this oriental cosmology God is, in essence, a cosmic plasma to which we must all have balanced energies with. God is a real person, the Creator of all things visible and invisible, not an impersonal cosmic plasma or universal consciousness.

There are other ways to exercise or to meditate that will be consistent with Christianity and the True God.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.