- Hello from Syria!
- What I say to people who tell me I’m motivated by pride to question the Church
- Why I love First Things
- Catholics and Republicans on same-sex marriage and public reason
- Please don’t leave the Catholic Church!
- So, being 28…
- On Overthinking (and Susan Boyle)
- How Heresy Becomes Theology
- Why talking to certain Catholics is like talking to communists
- Changes to the Blog
- More Blog Entries
BustedBlog
October 6th, 2008
Is yoga in public schools unconstitutional?
Two high school teachers began using yoga last year to help students relieve stress before exams. Special education teacher Martha Duchscherer and Spanish teacher Kerry Perretta also were developing a districtwide program.
But those plans were halted after parents and others in the community complained students were being indoctrinated in Hindu rites.
“We are not opposed to the benefits. We can understand the benefits. We are opposed to the philosophy behind it and that has its ties in Hinduism and the way they were presenting it,” said the Rev. Colin Lucid of Calvary Baptist Church in Massena.
What is wrong with the right wing religious groups? Philosophy does not promote religion but it does promote understanding of other view points. Yoga promotes an inner calm, builds strength and flexibility of both the body and the mind. If your faith is based on a true understanding and not just dogma and hype, then it cannot be threatened by other influences.
Please note that the editorial staff reserves the right to not post comments it deems to be inappropriate and/or malicious in nature, as well as edit comments for length, clarity and fairness.