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What would be the Church’s position on the Taoist traditional teaching of chi, or the life-force energy? Especially in relation to practices such as Tai Chi. Would it be permissible to believe in the existence of chi, to use it, etc., or not? Thank you and God bless. 🙂
 
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What would be the Church’s position on the Taoist traditional teaching of chi, or the life-force energy? Especially in relation to practices such as Tai Chi. Would it be permissible to believe in the existence of chi, to use it, etc., or not? Thank you and God bless. 🙂
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… my dear friend ,

… i’m not sure you’ll get a definitive teaching from the church , but i know a little on these subjects myself and will tell you if you wish to listen dear friend , don’t believe in chi as taught but you can use the word and replace it with god , god is the force at work , you can choose to tell others or not you do this , it can be private – up to you …

… there is no such thing in our faith as finding a balance between good and evil either , good is meant to completely eliminate evil , but more specifically it is love and not being or acting good that completely destroys all evil , choose whether to tell the others or not if you want , and be careful about that superhuman energy that very advanced martial artists get so they can break baseball bats etc and they feel this powwer going thru them , it is demonic this power working thru them at these times , so be careful seeking that dear friend , those are my thoughts , hope it helps…

… may god bless and love you 👍🙂 ,

… john …
 
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What would be the Church’s position on the Taoist traditional teaching of chi, or the life-force energy? Especially in relation to practices such as Tai Chi. Would it be permissible to believe in the existence of chi, to use it, etc., or not? Thank you and God bless. 🙂
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Hi.

energy is believed to be manipulated)*ki**chi *.

The USCCB strongly cautions that belief in healing energies as taught in reiki has no scientific foundation and, furthermore, may cause a Catholic to venture into superstitious actions related to the practice. This follows the Church’s teaching from the Catechism on trying to use the energies of God (from where all healing originates) as if you’re a some Jedi from “Star Wars,” using the Force at your beck and call:
**2117 **All practices of magic or sorcery, by which one attempts to tame occult powers, so as to place them at one’s service and have a supernatural power over others - even if this were for the sake of restoring their health - are gravely contrary to the virtue of religion. These practices are even more to be condemned when accompanied by the intention of harming someone, or when they have recourse to the intervention of demons. Wearing charms is also reprehensible. Spiritism often implies divination or magical practices; the Church for her part warns the faithful against it. Recourse to so-called traditional cures does not justify either the invocation of evil powers or the exploitation of another’s credulity.
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Since reiki hasn’t a scientific basis, it can only be defined as superstitious or even occultist.

On the matter of Tai Chi: My pastor, a very devout and orthodox priest, gives basic lessons on Tai Chi to anyone who cares to enjoy it for the physical disciplines it can provide. I know that my pastor does not teach any of the supposed mystical effects of this martial art. Like yoga, you may find usefulness in the physical movements but always be aware that the movements (at least in yoga) may also submit you into a part of the religiosity of these practices. Catholic Answers apologist Michelle Arnold cautions in this way as well.

You may also find this Vatican statement, “Jesus Christ, The Bearer of the Water of Life” on New Age philosophy and problems with Catholic teaching to be of interest.
 
Thank you all very much for your answers, my question was thoroughly answered. God bless. 🙂
 
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