Yoga appears to be the new menace these days with Catholic priests and Muslim clerics (here and here) warning of its satanic appeal. Now, E.W. Jackson, a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Virginia, is campaigning against the practice yoga and meditation as making people vulnerable to Satan.
Jackson’s campaign site discusses his work: “He is the Founder of Exodus Faith Ministries, a nondenominational Christian church in Chesapeake, Virginia with a satellite in Boston, Massachusetts. On July 4, 2009, he launched S.T.A.N.D. – Staying True to America’s National Destiny (www.standamerica.us), a national organization dedicated to restoring America’s founding values which were informed by the principles found within the Jewish and Christian faiths.”
However, his latest crusade concerns the perils of yoga which appear to make you more flexible only to be bent into an evil shape by Satan.
He takes on meditation and yoga in his book Ten Commandments to an Extraordinary Life: Making Your Dreams Come True: “The purpose of such meditation is to empty oneself … [Satan] is happy to invade the empty vacuum of your soul and possess it. That is why people serve Satan without ever knowing it … Beware of systems of spirituality which tell you to empty yourself. You will end up filled will something you probably do not want.”
Jackson added:
“[M]ost people are dead spirits. As such they have the nature of Satan … Your spirit was made for attachment. It is either attached to God or to Satan, but it is not neutral.”
Jackson is no stranger to controversy (though appears an utter stranger to logic). He has labeled President Obama as having a “Muslim perspective” and said that Planned Parenthood is more dangerous the Klu Klux Klan. A yoga session at Planned Parenthood would be a perfect nightmare.
Source: Politico
Porkchop:
With only vote, I wouldnt worry too much.
If your parents are 91, that is good news for you.
What do they eat, I want a couple of helpings.
Yes, I do. Thank you for your support. But, If nominated I will not run; if elected I will not serve. It would embarrass my parents if I went into politics; it was hard enough for them to explain to their friends when I was a government lawyer. At the age of 91, they have earned a respite from my embarrassing behavior.
Porkchop:
you live in Virginia? I’ll write your name in for Lt. Gov since I already promised to vote for Mespo for Gov.
Mespo/Porckchop for Virginia!
Someone needs to mediate with this guy and not speak repetitively and of course one cannot speak with him while seated. If Satan has his way then all hell will break out during the election.
Can you still get good ham in Virginia?
Might want to change that headline word from “mediation” to “meditation” or you’re going to have JAMS upset
Only the combination of Ken Cuccinelli and the Rev. Batshitcrazy could make Terry McAuliffe and whoever wins the LG primary look good. This is truly the worst set of electoral choices I have ever faced since moving to Virginia 35 years ago.
mespo:
Americans always vote for the pretty boy/girl. if they talk good, smell good and look good, we dont give a rats a$$ how they think or what kind of character they have.
Just to let you know, I am writing in your name for guv in november unless some one better is on the ballot. I am sick of this sh*t.
I might even start a draft mespo write in for governor face book page.
I am thinking of using this for the slogan, with your approval of course:
Mespo for Gov., he aint purty, he smells bad, and dont talk so gud but god dam he can think!
mespo, What about pretty women?
I’ve eaten chitterlings @ black friends houses[staple for Thanksgiving], so I do know the taste of feces, when they not properly prepared. Never tasted Tucks, but I have used them. Stick w/ pompous, your humor is obvious and pedestrian.
Bron:
Bob McDonnell was just too slick, too well-coiffed, and too polished for my liking. When he was running for office I’d often see him at my alma mater where his daughter also attended. He was forever the glad-hander and back-slapper who seemed to exude the notion that the glitz of style trumps the grind of policy. Just look at his response to the transvaginal ultrasound debacle.
I never saw the real man; just the public face. He’s an empty suit seeking to capitalize on his status. In that regard, he’s a lot like Mitt Romney — just without the full bank accounts. He’s a Ken doll with a Barbie lifestyle that came back to smack him square in the face.
By the way, give me the dumpy, gray haired guy with the rumpled suit but with a look of possibility in his eye for my politician. Pretty boys on the make need not apply.
Yoga helps those with Parkinson’s. It’s worth the satanic side effects and all.
Is this guy running on the American Taliban party ticket? Holy crap!
Lot’s of “off message” comments here and those are often the best. Kissing Pat Robertson’s ass gets you giardia that tastes like Tucks.
“Kissing Pat Robertson’s ass gets you giardia that tastes like Tucks.”
Well I guess you would be familiar with those tastes.
Yes, Virginia Democrats, there is a Santa Claus.
“If yoga is a tool of Satan, what is yogurt?”
greek, fruit flavored yogurt made with whole milk is also Satan’s tool.
Note to self: donut flavored yogurt, call the Chobani people.
Gene,
Forget the yogurt
Happy National Donut Day!
If yoga is a tool of Satan, what is yogurt?
Great minds, Mike
Oro Lee
🙂