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**ImmimiFruff** · 09-21-2011, 10:51 AM

If one does it properly and is taught properly the results are unmistakable. This is true of any physical exercise regime. What makes tai chi better than pilates?

The more interesting question is whether the Qi or 'universal life force' energy as undertsood and experienced from the Chinese metaphysics is something demonic or not...How does one 'test' such a thing? As Orthodox Christians, I am not sure we really need to worry about it so much. The Church gives us what is necessary for salvation. It gives us the Body and Blood of Christ, it gives us the spiritual hospital. We seek first the Kingdom regardless of what Chinese metaphysics teaches. We have that which is needful, why search outside the Church for something extraneous? Why would anyone expect the Church to endorse those things not of the Church? Honestly?

Herman the Pooh

09-21-2011, 10:51 AM	#17
ImmimiFruff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 538 Senior Member	If one does it properly and is taught properly the results are unmistakable. This is true of any physical exercise regime. What makes tai chi better than pilates? The more interesting question is whether the Qi or 'universal life force' energy as undertsood and experienced from the Chinese metaphysics is something demonic or not...How does one 'test' such a thing? As Orthodox Christians, I am not sure we really need to worry about it so much. The Church gives us what is necessary for salvation. It gives us the Body and Blood of Christ, it gives us the spiritual hospital. We seek first the Kingdom regardless of what Chinese metaphysics teaches. We have that which is needful, why search outside the Church for something extraneous? Why would anyone expect the Church to endorse those things not of the Church? Honestly? Herman the Pooh
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