The debate surrounding yoga has always been a hot topic in the church, but in recent years it has grown increasingly more controversial. Recently, a church in India took a stand against the practice of yoga, stating it did not align with Christian beliefs. The Syro-Malabar Church, in Kerala India, is an Eastern Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church. Their doctrinal commision recently released a report against the practice of yoga.
The Mananthavady diocese claimed that even though yoga brings positive benefits, it cannot unite a person in a closer relationship with God. The report stated, “There is danger in interpreting the results obtained through yoga practice as spiritual benefits. Hindu leaders also do not agree in presenting yoga as separate from Hindu religion. The contention that yoga practice will help in building religious amity in a multi-religious culture is baseless.” READ MORE
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Read what happened to king Saul when he sought the advice of a medium!
Lets practice what we preach ETH!