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SHOULD Christians do MA?


Should Christians do MA  

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  1. 1. Should Christians do MA

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    • No, they can be a stumbling block.
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Why not?

 

Are they any better, or worse than anybody else?

 

The martial arts is not a religion, but it can be studied religously.

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Christians get hung up in the turn the other cheek thing. But the God I know in the old testment was a pretty bad dude and Jesus himself said when in Rome do as the Romans do. LOL. Its not justification but IMO MA can do nothing but make your faith stronger.

(General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."

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there's turning the other cheek, and then there's defending yourself and family. Big difference.

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I can't see why anyone of any religion shouldn't study martial arts. More often than not studying martial arts is a beneficial thing in a persons life.

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Yes or no. Like most other things concerning religion and life, it's a personal choice. Do what you feel is right for you. But if you feel it's not for you don't hassle anyone else about it because they need to make their own choice too. Don't let others, with their own agendas, do your thinking for you.

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i think the best way to answer this is to ask why you don't think a christian (or one of any religion)can do martial arts.

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1. We know that God helps those that help themselves.

 

2. We know that the bible says "Iron sharpens Iron" In reference to the way men treat/raise, etc. each other.

 

3. We know that our God is not a God of peace. He is a God of compliance. He wants us to do as He says, and to follow His law. He has destroyed nations that have not complied. He obviously has no problem with battle, if it's justified.

 

Where things start to get hairy is when you involve eastern concepts. For starters, many people think ki/chi/prana/punap, etc. is some mystical force that's called upon. Naturally, that is seen as demonic. Next, there's the issue of calling someone "master". The only master one should have and serve is God. In addition, some styles, like ninjutsu, do deal with things that are quite unchristian. The 9 hand signs for example, if I understand them right.

 

As a side note, My church recently asked me to implement a kickboxing and/or judo class.

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1. We know that God helps those that help themselves.

 

This is not a biblical teaching, Sevenstar. You will not find it in the bible.

 

I suggest everyone to read the article on Christians in the Martial Arts in the article section to get just one perspective on this subject. Sorry, couldn't help the plug. Heheh.

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