Church bans yoga because it is 'non-Christian'

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Church bans yoga because it is 'non-Christian' - and villagers threaten a boycott



Telegraph Reporters
10 MAY 2017 • 3:17PM

Parishioners have threatened to boycott a church that banned yoga from its premises because it is "non-Christian".

Church bosses said the discipline that originated in ancient India "might be seen to be in conflict with Christian values and belief".

Part of St David's Church, in Ceredigion, Wales, is being converted into a community centre after complaints that the village of Blaenporth lacked facilities.

However, some locals were shocked after the Parochial Church Council (PCC) ruled that, while pilates would be allowed in the planned centre, yoga would not be - along with other "non-Christian activities".

Those who say that yoga is non-Christian often claim to hold the viewpoint because it "teaches participants to focus on oneself, instead of on the one true God".

In a letter to Aberporth Community Council seeking its support, one resident wrote: "I would like to make you aware of the intended community activity restrictions that have been imposed once St David's Church, Blaenporth is part-converted into a well-needed community centre.

"I and no doubt some Blaenporth residents are not at all happy with the view the church has on community activities like yoga, tai chi, taekwondo, cash prize bingo and the like. It is supposed to be a community affair where old and young can enjoy a better quality of life.

"I, for one, will not be dictated to as to what activity events are open to me. Therefore, I will not be visiting this establishment for recreational enjoyment until a fair and non-bias community centre is built."

A Church in Wales spokesman said the PCC is "keen to broaden the use of St David's Church", but it will continue to be a place of Christian worship.

"Therefore, it is felt that activities that might be seen to be in conflict with Christian values and belief would not be appropriate", he added.

The PCC minutes on approval of restrictions of community use reads: "It is agreed that it is important that all the PCC members know what is going on and that people cannot come in without the approval of the PCC and that the Canolfan comes under the auspices of the PCC.

"There is no problem to have alcohol in the building, but alcohol is not to be sold. Pilates is allowed, but not yoga. Also no activity of non-Christian activity."

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[Sekarotuinen]

I have heard that yoga is really big in Turkey, is that true?

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They should ban Kamasutra positions too. It is also Indian. LOL..!

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I have heard that yoga is really big in Turkey, is that true?

yes. But they dont see it as a religous rituel here...

[Roboticop]

Well Yoga is deeply linked with Asians religion, its a spiritual acitivities, of course its non christian, its like having orgies in the honor of ancient Greek gods