Can Christians Practice Shiatsu
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I struggled with this too. And the dog is no relation to shiatsu. I don't know what the answr is, but I do know that shiatsu is the only thing that, combined with prayer and has been the only thing that has worked for me long-term. I always used to pray before a session and ask God to show me if it wasn't right but I no longer do that. Shiatsu works through therapeutic relationship and touch (both very christian) and I pray each time that I will focus on God and allow Him to work through the shiatsu. |
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---Lydia on 5/28/08 |
For a minute I thought you were talking about my sisters dog. LOL |
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---shira on 5/10/08 |
I am a Nationally licensed massage therapist-I am trained for several types of massage, and Shiatsu is one of them. I love it though... |
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---Cordelia on 5/6/06 |
Moderator, I can find information regarding the origins of Shiatsu being in China (religions Taoism and Buddhism) and Japan (religions Shinto and Buddhism). What have you been reading which makes you think that practitioners of Shiatsu would have Hindu statues?
Moderator - Buddist statues, my mistake. |
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---F.F. on 5/5/06 |
'Do they typically have their statues their where you are getting the massage?' Moderator, what statues are you referring to here?
Moderator - Hindu, etc. |
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---F.F. on 5/5/06 |
(continued) However, massage is very healing and theraputic, and sometimes neccesary. All massage therepists are not new-agers, just like all male hair stylists are not gay! That is stereo-typing, and it is wrong. Just because candles are one of the main ingredients of a satanic mass does not mean that you're dabbling in pagan ritual because you burn a sugar cookie scented candle on your fireplace mantle! Get real |
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---T.S. on 5/5/06 |
I didn't say I went to a person to get a shiatsu massage, did I? My comment was tongue-in-cheek, you obviously didn't pick up on that. I'm sure that Moderator is correct about a lot of 'natural' health practices having their roots in new age. |
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---T.S. on 5/5/06 |
BTW, it's a "shihtzu" (with a silent T) Shiatsu is nothing more than a type of massage. I have one of those electric shiatsu massagers, and it's great for relieving cricks in your neck. Now, if a person is giving the massage and starts chanting and lighting candles- I'm outa there!
Moderator - Do they typically have their statues their where you are getting the massage? |
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---T.S. on 5/4/06 |
MikeM: I beg your pardon! (lol) my shiatsu I had for 12 yrs is waiting for me in heaven- sweetest little guy anyone could have ever had!
Moderator, regarding your remarks, is it your opinion then that chiropractic treatments, as well as holistic medicine, natural and homeapathic remedies are "evil"?
Moderator - There is no blanket statement as you listed a large range of ideas. |
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---T.S. on 5/4/06 |
Shiatsu, thats a little hairy dog. They have beady little eyes and are clearly demon possessed beasts. These dogs are worse than poodles. |
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---MikeM on 5/2/06 |
2. But we should always pray for guidance when needing help with our health issues, even when it comes to choosing a doctor, dentist, chiropodist etc. There are some wonderful Christian G.P.s who also perform one or more complementary therapy (most of which originated in the EAST). |
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---emg on 5/2/06 |
Sadly many Christians have the view that any kind of therapy that was first performed and found helpful IN THE EAST is EVIL. Anyone would think that all Western medics were born again Christians. I personally think that we should be more wary of the beliefs of the individual using these techniques that the techniques themselves - many of which are wonderful and have little or no side effects, contrary to much western medicine. cont. |
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---emg on 5/2/06 |
Shiatsu is an old Far Eastern method of healing. Shi means fingers and atsu means pressure. It is very effective and does not offend any Christian beliefs. |
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---A_Catholic on 5/2/06 |
It does sound like a type of foreign dog. Anyhow, if it's just some kind of hand massage, I see no harm in it. But if it's some kind of transcendental New Age gook, then don't bother with it, you'd be better off going to a regular masseuse or masseur. |
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---Eloy on 5/1/06 |
I'll stick with my local witch doctor. At least he chases away evil spirits. Ha! Ha! |
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---Rev_Herb on 5/1/06 |
Shiatsu is a form of oriental massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc. The anatomical points are the same as the Acupuncture Points used in Acupuncture Therapy but no needle or other apparatus is used. It has little to do with New Age Religion; as a health maintenance technique it is ineffective but harmless. For a Christian I would consider it to be in about the same category is Tai Chi Exercise or Yoga for health, but less effective.
Moderator - I am not familar with Tai Chi, however Yoga would fall into the New Age religion category. |
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---notlaw99 on 5/1/06 |
I thought it had something to do with cooking... oh well |
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---chris on 5/1/06 |
Moderator, either origins are important in this or they are not. If they are, then Christians should refuse all therapies that do not have a Christian origin and refuse treatment by doctors, nurses, surgeons etc. who's religions are false. B.T.W. it is not only from the East that false religions have come.
Moderator - It's based upon Japanese New Age practices which is demonic. Yes, I wouldn't go to any doctor that would practice a demonic practice over me. |
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---M.P. on 5/1/06 |
I am in total ignorance as concerns the word and meaning of shiatsu. Of course I am ignorant about more things that things that have any knowledge of. But that's just the way it is. |
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---mima on 5/1/06 |
Moderator, what can you tell us about the religious aspect/significance of shiatsu?
Moderator - Actually, I never heard of the word and did a quick Internet search. It's a healing process used mostly in Asian countries which has its roots in Eastern religions. |
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---M.P. on 5/1/06 |
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