False Religion Creeping In EVERYWHERE – ‘Yoga At N.Y. School Causes Stress’

By LaVrai, 3 October, 2008, 4 Comments

Christians really have to be on guard. Satan and his disciples (some of them unwittingly so) are creeping in everywhere trying to pull people away from the ONE True GOD. They are at work everywhere – not just on the TV, in the streets or in the pulpit — they are in our schools now trying to indoctrinate our children. Do you know if your school falls into this category described below:

A group of parents and religious leaders in upstate New York want yoga classes out of public schools, saying the instruction violates boundaries between church and state.

Two high school teachers began using yoga last year to help students relieve stress before exams. Special education teacher Martha Duchscherer and Spanish teacher Kerry Perretta also were developing a districtwide program.

But those plans were halted after parents and others in the community complained students were being indoctrinated in Hindu rites.

“We are not opposed to the benefits. We can understand the benefits. We are opposed to the philosophy behind it and that has its ties in Hinduism and the way they were presenting it,” said the Rev. Colin Lucid of Calvary Baptist Church in Massena.

The program does not have ulterior motives, Julie Reagan, Massena Board of Education president, said Thursday.

“If the school board felt there was any hidden religious activity behind the motives of our two instructors, we certainly wouldn’t allow that,” she said. “There is absolutely none of that. The teachers are well intended and trying to offer an aspect of fitness in the classroom that relaxes and readies the children for better learning.”

A hundred schools in 26 states use yoga in the classroom to relieve stress, Reagan said. Federal funds and grants are available to educators seeking yoga certification, she said.

Read the rest here…

Yoga? Why Yoga? Why not simple , normal exercises (like jumping jacks), providing the kids with healthy lunches and fresh fruits (and fresh air would probably help, too).

If you’re still wondering what’s so bad about Yoga, read this post at Got Questions, which explains: The word “yoga” means “union,” and the goal is to unite one’s transitory (temporary) self with the infinite Brahman, the Hindu concept of “God.” This god is not a literal being, but is an impersonal spiritual substance that is one with nature and the cosmos. This view is called “pantheism,” the belief that everything is God and that reality consists only of the universe and nature. Because everything is God, the yoga philosophy makes no distinction between man and God…

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  • Lori Laws

    There is no such thing as “Christian” yoga in my world. I’m glad you posted this article LaVrai because people, especially Christians who think it is harmless, need to be aware of this ploy from the enemy! He will fool us by thinking it’s only about the physical benefits – very subtle – but very dangerous.

  • HiScrivener

    Sure there is some such thing as “Christian Yoga.” It’s called sitting on the floor reading a Bible. Har har.

    Nice article, LaVrai. Once again, I may have to snatch something as holy graffiti for the Wall.

    Peace,
    HiScrivener

  • LaVrai

    Nice one, HiScrivener. And feel free to “snatch” … the more who know the better.

  • Rebecca A. Judy

    Wow! Some folks really doubt the power of the Christain faith. My version wants us all to be as healthy and “centered” as possibe so we can do more of the “good”.
    R

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