Islamic Leaders in Malaysia Ban Yoga for Muslims
The article goes on to say this:
"Malaysia's top Islamic body on Saturday banned Muslims from practicing yoga, saying the Indian physical exercise contains elements of Hinduism and could corrupt Muslims."
Farther into the article is another very telling paragraph:
"We are of the view that yoga, which originates from Hinduism, combines physical exercise, religious elements, chanting and worshipping for the purpose of achieving inner peace and ultimately to be one with god," he said. "It is inappropriate. It can destroy the faith of a Muslim," he said."
Tell me again why a Christian would think this is "appropriate" to be involved in? That doesn't make sense at all, and yet, I know Christians who think it is "OK" to be involved in yoga. Feel free to share your thoughts.
3 comments:
I'm with you!
Our Pastor warned about yoga way back when it was just starting.
Seems like the more popular it gets the more Christians think it must be all right.
Hi Anne~
I think most Christians involved in Yoga don't KNOW it is a religious element. Because it is marketed as simply exercise. If you watch most all yoga segments on TV or purchase most all yoga videos, there is nothing about religion in them. It's all stretching exercises. There is not enough education on the subject.
~Kristi
Wow, I'm not surprised and you're right. What a Christians doing practicing it?
Good post!
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