Christians are up in arms against Al Mohler for his recent article posted on Yahoo, attacking the Christianization of Yoga. Is this just another example of flimsy-flamsy American syncretism? This leads to a discussion on 'spirituality' and the American pagan religion found in evangelical churches where people are seeking an experience and calling that worship. What is true Christian worship, and what does God really want from His people? How do you know you are worshiping the true God, and not running after a god of your own imagination?
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“ Great Sermon! ” HI Kevin
I'm a Christian lady and have a friend involved in Yoga. I'm concerned about her becoz I don't believe its of God, I think its got demonic influence. Anyway, I wanted the facts from a grounded godly perspective hence I listened to your podcast. I thankful that you are candid about what yoga is and how its opposed to Christianity. My only concern is the mode of delivery of the message - its so brutal Kevin, its like hitting those in error over the head with a bat. I don't mean to discourage you from teaching truth I'm just asking for a spirit of love. I totally appreciate godly anger against what the enemy is doing but even as a Christian who disagrees with yoga; it sounds like you're telling people off - I usually like to send links to my colleagues who are into this sort of stuff to warn them but I would hesitate to send this because they would be put on the defensive. I believe you could deliver the same message and not be so emotionally charged. State the facts of God's word by all means but the end of the commandment is love. I hope you wont think im asking u to change the message, no. Rather systematically outline what yoga teaches and how its opposed to scripture - in a spirit of kindness. Again, thank you for teaching on this
zipporah (3/12/2011)
from ca
“ Great Sermon! ” As of today, 3-12-11, Japan has just got hit with an 8.9 earthquake, and I believe they are ripe for harvest. They will find out that buddism couldn't help them with the tsunami and evangelical christians have a shot, but they better take it BEFORE THE WATCHTOWER SOCIETY does.
Stephen Weber (11/20/2010)
from Eugene, Oregon
“ Great Sermon! ” The Kevin Swanson sermon on YOGA addresses so many topics; an all-purpose ministry. We know nothing about New Age nor anything about the Word (unless we keep Scripture study as a priority). Kevin Swanson with sermon on "The Shack" is another piece of full ministry.
I have Portland Oregon and Japan in common and have visited Oshima Island.
GentleDove (10/16/2010)
from Pacific Northwest
“ Great Sermon! ” Thank you for tackling this thorny issue! I know many "Christian" (apostasized) women, who go to (apostasized) "churches" and practice yoga. It's important to understand that yoga practicers who go to "church" are not Christian; they are inconsistent humanists/Eastern spiritualists.
Sometimes when people are very new to the Christian faith, there is syncretism for a little while until they learn the word of God better and the Holy Spirit brings them under conviction and they purge these wicked pagan practices from their lives; however, that's not what we're talking about here.
Thank you for standing publicly against this anti-Christ syncretism! The true Church needs to clearly and publicly repudicate anti-Christian religious practices. If a "Christian" publicly repudiates the law of God, then they have publicly repudiated Christ. The one who does so is NOT a Christian.
But the apostasized "churches" are not disciplining these evil practicers (of course), damaging the reputation of the Lord. True Christians need to publicly repudiate these false churches.
There are so many great books on this. I recommend "Unmasking the New Age" by Douglas Groothius. I also applaud Al Mohler for his concern over this common and dangerous issue.
http://gentledoveinc hrist.blogspot.com
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....
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