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Yoga
A product of Hindu culture, the meditative discipline of yoga—from the Sanskrit for “yoke,” meaning “to attach”—originated in India during the 2nd century BC. But can the practice, now common in Western exercise routines and relaxation regimens, be detached from its pagan roots? Some evangelicals argue that practicing yoga as a form of physical discipline is harmless, even healthy, while others go farther, integrating it into their prayer and meditation times. Still others suggest integrating yoga and Christian prayer is a dangerous entry point to New Age spirituality and syncretism. The rise of yoga has prompted evangelicals to take a closer look at the spirituality of exercise and relaxation.
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Can Christians Do Yoga? Indian Believers Weigh In
Surveying the spectrum of Christian views on the traditionally Hindu practice, from wellness to spiritual caution.
The Gospel of Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook and others have started to imitate, but can’t replace, church community.
The Mystery of My Healing
Unexplainable relief is a reminder of God’s grace, wholeness, and incarnation.
Heal Me—Body, Mind, and Soul
Our need for a more robust Christian theology of medicine.
What Christians Need to Know about Alternative Medicine
Common practices like yoga and acupuncture have roots in other religions. Are we ignoring that?
Should Yoga be Banned from Public Schools as a Religious Activity?
Three views on a possible church-state stretch.
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Christian Parents Protest Yoga in Public Schools
(UPDATED) Judge says grant-funded, non-religious yoga classes can continue.
God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Body
It includes sex, diet, and sports—but so much more.
Yoga: An Exercise in Discernment
How I submit the meditative practice to Christ.
Take a Pass on Yoga
How can I support a practice that is targeting the young and the weak?