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Catholic priests and yoga	Genny	Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Question: Dear Bro.Ignatius, When I tried to warn my mother inlaw about the dangers of yoga, she refused to listen and asked me instead that if it was so bad why were there Catholic priests practising and promoting it? I didnt know what to say at the time. But I would like to have a suitable answer for the next time I have advise a Catholic relative.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Genny: According to Yogi masters, Yoga cannot be Christianized. No Christian has any business practicing this non-Christian and potentially dangerous activity. We have an article in our Spiritual Warfare Library that explains some of this. The article is called, Former Hindu guru Rabi Maharaj, "No part of Yoga can be separated from the philosophy behind it.” This article also goes into other practices that need to be avoided by Christians, such as Reiki and Centering Prayer. The Holy See, in A Christian Reflection on the New Age, mentioned yoga as one of those Eastern Practices to avoid. As far as Priests practicing and encouraging Yoga, what can I say? Some priests are idiots and need to be re-educated. Other priests are just rebellious. Still other priests have less sense than God gave a toadstool and cannot think their way out of a barn, let alone think about why these practices may not be suitable for Christians. And, finally some priests are cowards not wanting to step on anyone toes and thus they do not preach against anything popular. Bottomline, just because a priest does it, does not make it okay. As we say to our kids, "If Johnny jumped off a cliff, would you jump off too?" 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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Catholic priests and yoga

Genny

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

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Dear Bro.Ignatius,
When I tried to warn my mother inlaw about the dangers of yoga, she refused to listen and asked me instead that if it was so bad why were there Catholic priests practising and promoting it? I didnt know what to say at the time. But I would like to have a suitable answer for the next time I have advise a Catholic relative.

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

Dear Genny:

According to Yogi masters, Yoga cannot be Christianized. No Christian has any business practicing this non-Christian and potentially dangerous activity.

We have an article in our Spiritual Warfare Library that explains some of this. The article is called, Former Hindu guru Rabi Maharaj, "No part of Yoga can be separated from the philosophy behind it.”

This article also goes into other practices that need to be avoided by Christians, such as Reiki and Centering Prayer.

The Holy See, in A Christian Reflection on the New Age, mentioned yoga as one of those Eastern Practices to avoid.

As far as Priests practicing and encouraging Yoga, what can I say? Some priests are idiots and need to be re-educated. Other priests are just rebellious. Still other priests have less sense than God gave a toadstool and cannot think their way out of a barn, let alone think about why these practices may not be suitable for Christians. And, finally some priests are cowards not wanting to step on anyone toes and thus they do not preach against anything popular.

Bottomline, just because a priest does it, does not make it okay. As we say to our kids, "If Johnny jumped off a cliff, would you jump off too?"

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.