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There are a lot of varying opinions out there when it comes to the relationship between yoga and Christianity. Is yoga a sin, a religion, or nothing of the sort? The answers may be complicated but luckily, we’re here to break everything down. In this article, we’ll walk you through the various ways of ways of thinking about yoga as a Christian, explain what the Bible has to say about it, and even touch on what the Pope has said on the subject. Read on to learn more!
Things You Should Know
- Yoga is unlikely to be a sin, but it depends on how much weight you give to the fact that its historical roots are based in the Hindu religion.
- Yoga isn’t a religion, but it did start out as a religious practice. However, today’s version of yoga doesn’t resemble the religious version.
- The Bible doesn’t mention yoga, but it does suggest that physical fitness and meditation are fine so long as they’re in service of the Lord.
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- ↑ https://www.vox.com/2018/2/3/16964714/catholic-blogger-christians-yoga-matt-walsh
- ↑ https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2013/1221/Christmas-How-did-gift-giving-and-caroling-get-started
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/2018/2/3/16964714/catholic-blogger-christians-yoga-matt-walsh
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/2018/2/3/16964714/catholic-blogger-christians-yoga-matt-walsh
- ↑ https://theweek.com/articles/490362/yoga-antichristian
- ↑ https://www.allaboutgod.com/christian-meditation.htm
- ↑ https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/pope-francis-zen-yoga-cant-bring-gods-freedom
- ↑ https://www.vox.com/2018/2/3/16964714/catholic-blogger-christians-yoga-matt-walsh
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