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Well praise Jesus that at least one church in Godless England has the God-given sense to put a band of slopes out on the street for performing chink ceremonies in God's House. I'm only surprised that Jesus didn't burn the place to the ground to cleanse the place. 
Tai Chi group barred from church hall
A Tai Chi exercise class has been banished from a church hall after a rector decided its sessions were “inappropriate on a Christian premises.”
Members of the class at St Marks Church hall, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, were informed by letter by Rev Jonathan Frais that they have to vacate the premises by the end of this month.
Richard Odell, a professional Tai Chi instructor, who has taught the class of 12 people, said: "We have been here for four years. It's insulting and effectively saying the church is now not prepared to tolerate our presence. It’s ridiculous.”
Tai Chi helps asthma symptomsHe added: “What we are doing is not a religion; it is a Chinese martial art. If there was anything that conflicted with Christianity we would be uncomfortable to be in the hall ourselves.
“It is a common misconception that there is some religious aspect to Tai Chi; that it is related to Taoism. By inference people think you are practicing Taoism if you are practicing Tai Chi but that is not the case.”
Mr Odell said some of the class considered themselves to be Christians and were regular churchgoers.
Jean Mills, one of the students, said: “The classes focus on the health benefits of deep breathing and slow exercise which has improved our balance, lung capacity, has strengthened our muscles and helped our brains.”
Another student, who asked not to be named, said: "The aim is to promote good health and well being and it does just that. In my own case I was encouraged to do so by both my GP and physiotherapist."
Mr Frais said: “Tai Chi speaks of peace and bodily well being built upon the practices of Eastern religion, whereas Christianity speaks of peace and well being which comes from knowing our sins are forgiven as we turn to Christ who died for us.
“I recognise that many Tai Chi classes often only allude to the Eastern religious background; however the framework of understanding the classes does rely upon those religious insights.”
Mr Frais added: "It got to the point where it struck me that it is inappropriate on Christian premises for an expression of another religion to be hosted.
A Tai Chi exercise class has been banished from a church hall after a rector decided its sessions were “inappropriate on a Christian premises.”
Members of the class at St Marks Church hall, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, were informed by letter by Rev Jonathan Frais that they have to vacate the premises by the end of this month.
Richard Odell, a professional Tai Chi instructor, who has taught the class of 12 people, said: "We have been here for four years. It's insulting and effectively saying the church is now not prepared to tolerate our presence. It’s ridiculous.”
Tai Chi helps asthma symptomsHe added: “What we are doing is not a religion; it is a Chinese martial art. If there was anything that conflicted with Christianity we would be uncomfortable to be in the hall ourselves.
“It is a common misconception that there is some religious aspect to Tai Chi; that it is related to Taoism. By inference people think you are practicing Taoism if you are practicing Tai Chi but that is not the case.”
Mr Odell said some of the class considered themselves to be Christians and were regular churchgoers.
Jean Mills, one of the students, said: “The classes focus on the health benefits of deep breathing and slow exercise which has improved our balance, lung capacity, has strengthened our muscles and helped our brains.”
Another student, who asked not to be named, said: "The aim is to promote good health and well being and it does just that. In my own case I was encouraged to do so by both my GP and physiotherapist."
Mr Frais said: “Tai Chi speaks of peace and bodily well being built upon the practices of Eastern religion, whereas Christianity speaks of peace and well being which comes from knowing our sins are forgiven as we turn to Christ who died for us.
“I recognise that many Tai Chi classes often only allude to the Eastern religious background; however the framework of understanding the classes does rely upon those religious insights.”
Mr Frais added: "It got to the point where it struck me that it is inappropriate on Christian premises for an expression of another religion to be hosted.
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