Yoga cures Homosexuality?

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didymos

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The Bible clearly states homosexuality is a sin, but if people can be cured of it by practising yoga,
then that's the best proof there's nothing evil about yoga. Either that, or we're in the End Times, because:

How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. (Mark 3: 23-26 / NIV)


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New Delhi: To one of India’s most famous gurus, yoga isn’t just about postures, exercise and meditation: It can also boost economic growth and “cure” homosexuality.

Baba Ramdev, who says his foundation earns [FONT=Utopia Std_Rupee]Rs.[/FONT]2,000 crore ($313 million) a year selling traditional products, will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday set a world record for the most people doing yoga in one place. The event will mark the first United Nations-backed International Day of Yoga. “The previous government hadn’t given much importance to yoga,” Ramdev, known for his orange robes and thick black beard, said by phone this week. “Modi garnered support from 177 countries, including 47 Muslim nations. Because of yoga, India’s esteem has increased.”

Modi is showcasing the event as one of national prestige: Some 35,000 people will perform yoga in the center of India’s capital. Similar gatherings will take place across the globe, including one at the United Nations in New York City led by foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, who has called yoga “the soft power of India.” “India speaks and the whole world listens,” Swaraj told reporters this month. “The 21st of June to be declared as the International Day of Yoga is a clear-cut example of that.”In some ways, India is pushing to reclaim an ancient practice that has been turned into a lucrative market in the West. Yoga pants are increasingly supplanting jeans as the suburban apparel of choice in the US, hurting retailers like Levi’s and J. Crew, Barclays Plc analysts wrote in February...

Ramdev is no stranger to controversy. He said yoga can help “stop wrong sexual practices” like homosexuality, espousing a common view in the mostly Hindu nation. An Indian court in 2013 upheld a law passed in the 1800s that criminalizes gay sex in a setback for homosexual rights.

“Homosexuality can be cured through yoga,” Ramdev said. “This will return a man towards natural sexual behaviour...”

Source: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/BjkzSSfs9SwbMxyBblkJLP/Yoga-can-spur-10-growth-and-cure-homosexuals-says-Baba-R.html



 
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kaylagrl

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#2
The Bible clearly states homosexuality is a sin, but if people can be cured of it by practising yoga,
then that's the best proof there's nothing evil about yoga. Either that, or we're in the End Times, because:

How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. (Mark 3: 23-26 / NIV)


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New Delhi: To one of India’s most famous gurus, yoga isn’t just about postures, exercise and meditation: It can also boost economic growth and “cure” homosexuality.

Baba Ramdev, who says his foundation earns [FONT=Utopia Std_Rupee]Rs.[/FONT]2,000 crore ($313 million) a year selling traditional products, will help Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday set a world record for the most people doing yoga in one place. The event will mark the first United Nations-backed International Day of Yoga. “The previous government hadn’t given much importance to yoga,” Ramdev, known for his orange robes and thick black beard, said by phone this week. “Modi garnered support from 177 countries, including 47 Muslim nations. Because of yoga, India’s esteem has increased.”

Modi is showcasing the event as one of national prestige: Some 35,000 people will perform yoga in the center of India’s capital. Similar gatherings will take place across the globe, including one at the United Nations in New York City led by foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, who has called yoga “the soft power of India.” “India speaks and the whole world listens,” Swaraj told reporters this month. “The 21st of June to be declared as the International Day of Yoga is a clear-cut example of that.”In some ways, India is pushing to reclaim an ancient practice that has been turned into a lucrative market in the West. Yoga pants are increasingly supplanting jeans as the suburban apparel of choice in the US, hurting retailers like Levi’s and J. Crew, Barclays Plc analysts wrote in February...

Ramdev is no stranger to controversy. He said yoga can help “stop wrong sexual practices” like homosexuality, espousing a common view in the mostly Hindu nation. An Indian court in 2013 upheld a law passed in the 1800s that criminalizes gay sex in a setback for homosexual rights.

“Homosexuality can be cured through yoga,” Ramdev said. “This will return a man towards natural sexual behaviour...”

Source: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/BjkzSSfs9SwbMxyBblkJLP/Yoga-can-spur-10-growth-and-cure-homosexuals-says-Baba-R.html




God can cure homosexuality,dont need another religion to do it. :)
 
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kaylagrl

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Yoga doesn't have to be about religion at all.
But it is a religion just the same.We need to look to God for our healing and salvation. JMO
 
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PeacefulWarrior

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But it is a religion just the same.We need to look to God for our healing and salvation. JMO
I think Didy's point is referring to the practice of yoga -- not the religion or philosophy aspects.

For example, I can practice baseball without it being my religion -- others might consider baseball to be their religion.

You are correct, though; We must trust in God.
 
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didymos

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But it is a religion just the same.We need to look to God for our healing and salvation. JMO
If it was I would quit practising it, because I don't want to serve two masters. It's true it's a practise that originated in the hindu and buddhist religion, but especially in the west it has become detached of it religious background. Remember the Olympics in ancient Greece were also held in honour of pagan gods, but that doesn't stop christians to take part in the modern day Olympics.
 
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kaylagrl

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If it was I would quit practising it, because I don't want to serve two masters. It's true it's a practise that originated in the hindu and buddhist religion, but especially in the west it has become detached of it religious background. Remember the Olympics in ancient Greece were also held in honour of pagan gods, but that doesn't stop christians to take part in the modern day Olympics.


Ive never done yoga but do they not use meditation a lot? Not necessarily supporting yoga or not.Just think God is all we need and the only way to truly give up sin is to trust in him.
 
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PeacefulWarrior

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Ive never done yoga but do they not use meditation a lot? Not necessarily supporting yoga or not.Just think God is all we need and the only way to truly give up sin is to trust in him.
I'm not trying to take-away from however Didy may respond to your post, but my understanding is that Yoga (in the West) is much like any exercise -- includes the body and the mind. So, yes -- folks who practice yoga also incorporate mediation into their exercises.

My aunt is a Christian and a yoga instructor. From what I have witnessed, yoga is a physical exercise (mostly stretching and breathing) and as for the mediation aspect -- a Christian can utilize yoga 'poses' (or stretches) and mediate on the Word of God.
 
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theGeneral

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I'm not trying to take-away from however Didy may respond to your post, but my understanding is that Yoga (in the West) is much like any exercise -- includes the body and the mind. So, yes -- folks who practice yoga also incorporate mediation into their exercises.

My aunt is a Christian and a yoga instructor. From what I have witnessed, yoga is a physical exercise (mostly stretching and breathing) and as for the mediation aspect -- a Christian can utilize yoga 'poses' (or stretches) and mediate on the Word of God.
I use yoga for exercise, I have never used it to meditate at all, just as a form of exercise/stretching and breathing, for me too! I tend to be very hyper, and it calms me down to do the stretching and breathing exercises :)
 
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BarlyGurl

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I think Didy's point is referring to the practice of yoga -- not the religion or philosophy aspects.

For example, I can practice baseball without it being my religion -- others might consider baseball to be their religion.

You are correct, though; We must trust in God.
Yes... PW that exactly how I framed this problem in my mind...to justify how to DO YOGA for the fitness benefit, without the spiritual aspect. Well as it turns out, since the WHOLE MIND BODY THING that is YOGA is actually religion, it is actually much more difficult to make this "division" of philosophy than you might think. I could not continue going to the classes available in my area because the instructor used all this "spiritual" language to lead us that put my spirit on "high alert".
 
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PeacefulWarrior

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Yes... PW that exactly how I framed this problem in my mind...to justify how to DO YOGA for the fitness benefit, without the spiritual aspect. Well as it turns out, since the WHOLE MIND BODY THING that is YOGA is actually religion, it is actually much more difficult to make this "division" of philosophy than you might think. I could not continue going to the classes available in my area because the instructor used all this "spiritual" language to lead us that put my spirit on "high alert".
Yep! And that's probably the reason we, as Christians, are cautioned by fellow Believers; not all instructors are Believers.

I'd guess you would enjoy my aunt's class. :)
 
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BarlyGurl

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definitely... could you ask her to move west???
 
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didymos

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Not necessarily supporting yoga or not. Just think God is all we need and the only way to truly give up sin is to trust in him.
True, ultimately He's all we need. But if yoga helps people to give up sin, I don't see how it can be against His purposes. (Rom 8:28)
 
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PartyOf3

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I'm not trying to take-away from however Didy may respond to your post, but my understanding is that Yoga (in the West) is much like any exercise -- includes the body and the mind. So, yes -- folks who practice yoga also incorporate mediation into their exercises.

My aunt is a Christian and a yoga instructor. From what I have witnessed, yoga is a physical exercise (mostly stretching and breathing) and as for the mediation aspect -- a Christian can utilize yoga 'poses' (or stretches) and mediate on the Word of God.
oh thank goodness, yoga has been a blessing to my back!!! And I do "meditate" I pray and praise during this quiet time....I had no idea it was a religion
 
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didymos

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... a Christian can utilize yoga 'poses' (or stretches) and mediate on the Word of God.

I practise power yoga myself, but for me it has never been that much about religion, not even christian religion. Maybe meditating helped me to be more open to the Love of Christ, but that's about it.
 
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PartyOf3

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what is power yoga!!!!????

 
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didymos

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what is power yoga!!!!????

A westernized version of Ashtanga yoga.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, usually referred to simply as Ashtanga yoga, is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century, and which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga...
"Power yoga" and "vinyasa yoga" are generic terms that may refer to any type of aerobically vigorous yoga exercise derived from Ashtanga yoga.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_vinyasa_yoga
 
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kaylagrl

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True, ultimately He's all we need. But if yoga helps people to give up sin, I don't see how it can be against His purposes. (Rom 8:28)
Well I dont want to appear to be arguing with you.I dont think God needs to use yoga or anything else to help people give up sin.We confess,repent and turn to him.Nothing else needed.
 
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PartyOf3

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A westernized version of Ashtanga yoga.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, usually referred to simply as Ashtanga yoga, is a style of yoga codified and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century, and which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga...
"Power yoga" and "vinyasa yoga" are generic terms that may refer to any type of aerobically vigorous yoga exercise derived from Ashtanga yoga.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_vinyasa_yoga
​lots of different types, i see, i googled a few videos and most were saying this is my version of power yoga
 
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Mitspa

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Are we not continually warned about false signs and lying wonders? I must say its sad that a "Christian" would post this as if it would benefit others or really is a solution in some way to this issue... :(