The Religious Impasse of Hatha Yoga and "The New Age Movement"
... who practice christian Yoga, are also condemned by religious fundamentalists for being tolerant of eastern philosophy.
Better yet, there are accusations, which claim Hatha yoga is part of the New Age conspiracy. Some fundamentalists believe that calling a person Yogi, or Yogini, confirms that he or she is a practicing Hindu.
Just recently, I read a statement, where the author claimed, meditation could cause spiritual harm to Christians. Yet, meditation has existed within christianity since its beginning.
Please take a close look at Psalm 1:2 from the Holy Bible, which states, But his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night. When you meditate on the word of God, this is a noble act.
Throughout history, meditation has existed for positive reasons. Somehow the fundamentalist concept of what meditation actually is has become...more
