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“If a practice is ordered toward an end that contradicts your beliefs, then adopting that practice—even in a reduced form—will inevitably pull you toward that incompatible end.”
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Yoga is not a neutral activity—it is a means ordered toward a specific metaphysical end (moksha), and since means are defined by their ends, adopting that practice—even in a diluted form—introduces tension or contradiction with the Christian goal of communion with a distinct, personal God.
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
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“If a practice is ordered toward an end that contradicts your beliefs, then adopting that practice—even in a reduced form—will inevitably pull you toward that incompatible end.”
Support the channel by visiting: brianholdsworth.ca/help
Yoga is not a neutral activity—it is a means ordered toward a specific metaphysical end (moksha), and since means are defined by their ends, adopting that practice—even in a diluted form—introduces tension or contradiction with the Christian goal of communion with a distinct, personal God.
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
