While perusing the web in search of material for an article I ma writing about religious overtones in various martial art systems, I found an interesting website: www.bible-truths.org This is an religious fundamentalist website, and the shallow, insipid essays on the pages therein reflect the wild-eyed persona of the southern televangelist who is simoutaneously screeching the word of God and molesting his 12 year old daughter. One particular article caught my eye: "Christianity and Martial Arts." Now, I've never accused the average Christian of possesing the deep cereberal ability to analyze his own beliefs, let alone intelligently critique mine. But the title aroused interest in my stunted cereberal cavity, and I thought I would give it a whirl...
So, I thought I would give everybody an MST3K-ish play-by-play of the article below. The article itself is in red, my "additions" are in blue...Enjoy!
Editor's Note: Ironically, this website was just taken down today, although it is still referenced on several other sites. The article is still a good read, especially for the cynical.
Martial arts is not just a harmless method of exercising or 'letting of steam' as in sport or keep-fit but is in reality a highly dangerous occult deception and one so cleverly disguised, that even many practitioners have little or no idea of the dangers and risks involved
Isn't this a bit like saying "Volkswagen Jettas are not just peaceable vehicles with a internal combustible engine, but a highly dangerous weapon of assassination, with a paint job so attractive that even many Jetta owners don't understand what they are driving, and the risks involved".
LET THEM THAT HAVE EARS TO HEAR….HEAR!
…As opposed to those WITHOUT ears – SHIT OUT OF LUCK! AND DEAF...DEAF! (Echo!)
The word 'MARTIAL' means ' OF WARFARE' or 'SUITABLE FOR WARFARE'. Martial Arts techniques were developed in India, China and later in Korea and Japan
Yeah, so? "Credidi me felem vidisse" means "I tought I taw a puddy tat!" in Latin, which is a non-inflective, Indo-European language. See, I can do that too, point out trivial elements in a conversation to obfuscate what we were talking about in the first place.
They are all forms of combat (usually unarmed) and are grouped together under names such as "KUNG-FU" (China), "TAEKWONDO" (Korea), AIKIDO, KARATE, JUDO (Japan).
Really, ALL forms? So you would include "Kick the Can" "Battleship" "LaserTag" "Bumpercars" and a cat and a dog going at it as martial arts as well? Or just things that are from Asia? Hey, you left out HANDGUNS (America) CRICKET (England) and “LYNCH EVERYBODY WHO ISN’T OUR SKIN TONE” (South Carolinian Bible Belt).
The word 'ARTS' indicates that they are not just forms of combat but expressions of EASTERN 'SPIRITUAL' Philosophies and it is this 'SPIRITUAL LINK' which lights the fuse to a deadly keg of 'SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DYNAMITE!
Holy shit, is THAT what it lights??! I was wondering what that hissing sound was!!
In the words of Fred Neff (Author of "Hand Fighting Manual"),
"UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND THE PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES IS REQUIRED OF EVERY MARTIAL ARTS STUDENT.".
Umm…yeah…Fred Neff. Boy, you just can't go anywhere without hearing about Fred Neff, the famous…um, guy. Everybody knows "Hand Fighting Manual" was a literary masterpiece, so rare you can't even find it. It’s right up there with “Foot Kicking Papers” and “Elbow Strikes Essays”. His writings are often quoted by…some people, I guess. Good thing you picked such a renowned source to epitomize!
In these days of growing spiritual darkness and confusion with "Everyman doing that which is right IN HIS OWN EYES", (Judges, 21:25) we ask you to compare what you are about to read, with the LIGHT and TRUTH of God's word – the Bible – and in particular, the words of Jesus Christ himself who said, "Resist NOT evil; whosoever smites you on your right cheek, TURN TO HIM THE OTHER ALSO" and – "all they that take the sword, SHALL PERISH WITH THE SWORD." "Know the TRUTH and the TRUTH shall make you FREE". Judge for yourself, our task is to warn you – the rest is you to you….
It ALL is up to me. You only decide the factors of my life that I allow you to, not what you choose to.
May the truth set YOU free.
I dunno, it doesn't seem to have done YOU that favor.
It is believed by 'MARTIAL ARTS' instructors, that through a series of repetitive physical exercises, access can be gained to a realm known as the "SPIRIT WORLD", where tremendous power is available to the practitioner
It is also believed by just as many practitioners that this philosophy is just a bunch of hooey. But by all means, don't listen to us, what do we know?
NOTE: This belief is common to all Occult Philosophy, including Yoga, T.M., Taoism, Spiritism, Zen (Buddhism), etc and it is the height of foolishness to think that a person can engage in just the physical aspects (branches) of 'Martial Arts', (Judo, Yoga and so on) without being drawn into the deeper Spiritual Realm (The Root)
This belief is also common to Baptist, Christians, Muslims, Catholics, Mormons & Lutherans. Why not fix yer own fences first? Odd, considering what I have read in your “Holy Books” that you would dictate what I believe is the “height of foolishness”.
THE BRANCHES CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE ROOT!
THE SQUID MUST NOT BE NAMED! BIRDS CANNOT DANCE! VAMPIRES SHOULDN'T MARRY! DON'T PEE ON AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET! I should also add, DON'T OVERUSE CAPITALIZATION OR PUNCTUATION TO TRY TO PROVE YOUR POINT!!!
As he enters this ' Spirit World; the practitioner believes that this dynamic power, known as 'Ki' is actually a force within HIM and that HE is in control. In reality he has entered a realm expressly forbidden by ALMIGHTY GOD, who declares in HIS WORD – THE BIBLE – that this is the realm of demonic power over which Satan – The devil reigns!
Lemme get this straight, God himself said "Doeth not the evils of Tai Chi, for it is Kung Fuey, and Satanic. Indulgeth thy bodies not in the practice of practical self defense, instead ye turn ye heads toward jogging, lest thy soul be rendered unto he who is Satan in the Spirit World!!" Is that the plan here, Einstein?
HERE SATAN IS IN CONTROL!
I dunno 'bout that one sister. Satan may BE there, but from what I've seen, NOBODY is in control.
Everything to do with 'Martial Arts' will lead further and further into demonic bondage and deception –SO BE WARNED
Everything to do with CHRISTIANITY will make you a scripture-spewing redneck with his head up his own ass – SO BE WARNED!
GOD SAYS, "THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME." (Exodus 20:3)
God also said "I'm getting REALLY tired of this business of misquoting me."
We are told by one female expert for self defence (Black belt) that "The techniques of 'Martial Arts' (including Judo) have their origin in the SPIRITS OF ANIMALS, such as Tigers, Cobras, Monkeys, Bears etc and the student is encouraged to TAKE ON THE SPIRIT UNDERLYING THE TECHNIQUE IE BECOME A COBRA, TIGER etc.
"Including Judo"??!?! NOT JUDO!!! My faith is eternally shaken that Judo, my beloved Judo, the Judo of my heart, is included in this list. Damn, it’s always the ones you never suspect, isn’t it? Oh, the huge manatee!!! Oh, sorry, are Manatees included in your senseless diatribe about animals as well? Are you actually implying that ANIMALS ARE ALSO Satanic, and cannot be trusted? That they are indeed IMPS OF LUCIFER?!?!
..."C'mere muffy, I wanna word with you!!"
In the same book, the author encourages women to fight back by "Pressing their attacker's eyes into their brains" OR "Paralyzing them with a kick in the groin" OR "Making them dance with the threat of breaking a little finger" (Kaleghl Quinn – "Stand Your Ground').
"Even the voice" she says, can be used to damage an ear drum."
The alternative usually being "Suffer excruciating pain and humiliation of rape, loss of dignity and possibly life" Also, any MORON knows that the eyes cannot be "Pressed into the brains" as you put it. But a penis can be pressed into a vagina, even if the owner of said vagina is not of an accommodating mind. Likewise, a hammer or an ice pick can be pressed into a skull, as many a woman just trying to get home with her groceries can attest.
IF ALL THIS WERE NOT ENOUGH – JUDGE AGAIN FOR YOURSELF
Oh why stop now, you were doing a good job of it FOR me!
AIKIDO – A coupling of 'Martial Arts' and Buddhist Meditation.
…And we all know where THAT leads…Wristlocks!
HAPKIDO – Combined traditional ' Arts' used by warriors of feudal Korea.
My God, you’re RIGHT! We better send more white, American missionaries to purge them of these heathenish traditions in a righteous, soul-cleansing FIRE!!!
KARATE – Meaning 'Open Hand', the 'CHOP' can kill a victim instantly!
So can a chop from a hand axe, Einstein!!
TAI-CHI – or 'Great Ultimate Fist' – develops inner power and Relaxation (?)
Well, I think we all agree you could use a little of that!
It can be seen at a glance that 'Martial Arts' is nothing short of a filthy Satanic deception, totally anti-Christ and one which is under the curse and judgment of Almighty God!
*COUGH* Pot…Kettle…Black…
PARENTS – Will you encourage your children on the broad way to hell? Martial Arts will help lead to damnation -
-What, Damnation?
– Yes, Damnation!
Got it, thanks! But, isn't this really a game? By the way, what time is it??
This is no game – it is time you knew the truth.
Again, thanks!
CHURCH GROUPS – Are you encouraging 'harmless' Judo, Karate etc in church or village halls?
No no, we only encourage the "Harmful" variety, so it's not really a sin!
REPENT! IT IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD!
AAAAGHHHH!! My hair is on fire!!!!!! I didn't REPENT in time!!!
TO ALL CHRISTIANS –"Touch not the unclean thing – Come ye out from among them!" (II Corinthians 6)
To all Christians: Listen not to the words of a hick with less than a third-grade education, lest all they knowledge of worldly matters be sucked into a vacuum of religious despair & thee forget to live the life I have given thee in the firsteth placeth. (Not really scripture, but I honestly don't think God would mind!)
HOW DARE YOU TOUCH WHAT GOD CONDEMNS.
Oh, that’s just going too far! My pee-pee is now condemned by GOD?!?
NOTE – The man who was responsible for the development of Judo. (Dr Jigoro Kano) found a school in Tokyo called the KODOKAN which means "The Way". This final insult in the face of the Son of God and Saviour of the world JESUS CHRIST who said, "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE, NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME" (John 14:6).
Ack-Chully, "Kodokan" Means "School of the ancient path". It is meant as a reference to training methods of a bygone era. Oh, sorry, am I splitting hairs again?
Will you choose the Kodokan? (The way to hell and damnation) OR Will you choose the SAVIOUR – JESUS CHRIST? (THE ONLY WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE.)
“Ladies and gentlemen, step right up, this way to HELL and DAMNATION!!” Gosh, decisions, decisions. Hmmn, well, if I had to say training a cool martial art or listening to this hyper-religious drivel for all eternity…GIMME THE FLAMES!!!
If you are willing to heed this message and turn from the evil of Martial Art with me (and ALL sin) the BLOOD OF JESUS, SHED ON THE CROSS FOR YOU WILL CLEANSE YOU AND GIVE YOU RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD – FOR ALL TIME! ONLY JESUS CAN SAVE YOU – WILL YOU ASK HIM TO?
Ah, that would be "NO". Judging from you're example, if this is "Saved" I'll take "Damned" every day of the week. Also, I'm not Jewish, I don't really want the Hebrew God nosing around my DVD collection. Last thing I need is for him to start messing with me because I have a copy of "The Passion of the Christ" on my shelf.
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That's it, I'm all done trying to write fiction... I can never invent stuff that's weirder than this...
Bobbe!!!!
You owe me a new keyboard, bro,
this one has coffee spit all over it.
That was too funny, but right on target.
All us SE Asian arts practitioners feel left out, we aren't included in the damnation and hellfire routine. I'm so disappointed.
Too easy a target, Bobbe. Like comedy routines about TV commericals ...
I don't know what the earthquake might do to your travel plans -- it sounds dreadful in the extreme in the central interior -- but if you are still going, travel safe.
Oh, and I meant to give you this before -- a link to Alan Maisey's latest keris catalog, just out last night. Probably most of them are sold by now, but he always has some really nice ones. Maisey is Australian, married to a Javanese woman, and trained under an empu who knew his stuff. He cleans up the kerises he buys and they are as first-rate as you can find outside the old country.
http://www.kerisattosanaji.com/kerislist49.html
Dude, chill out. Have a Scotch. These guys are and always will be ignorant fools. But at least they're not murderous dangerous fools like these guys:
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20060513_battlecry_philadelphia/
Wow, I was getting packed to leave for Indo tomorrow night, but had to read through all the links your link sent me through. Thanks, Todd, for giving me something else to shit my pants about, I was running dry. It's gonna really be hard to step on the plane coming BACK to America, and leave my nice, safe, active-volcano jungle!
Steve, I appreciate the thoughts & thanks for the link...That guy rocks!! And, just so we're clear, I am not morally above taking the occasional cheap-shot at an easy target. It warms me up to take on the big boys!
Terry: One keyboard coming up! I guess I'm just glad coffee is the ONLY thing you spewed all over it, knowing what you do at the computer...!
Tiel, don't give up...I enjoy your stuff very much! It just seems the world is drifting into a twilight-zoneish orbit nowadays that has an adverse effect on people.
Have fun! Be safe! Learn a lot! Don't do anyone I'd do.
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