Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Why the Health Nazis are on the March
Canada Free Press ^ | May 10, 2012 | Selwyn Duke

Posted on 05/10/2012 5:48:52 AM PDT by Paladins Prayer

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-34 last
To: trailhkr1

Just don’t treat your diet as an idol.
Don’t forsake fellowship with others over your diet.


21 posted on 05/10/2012 6:51:08 AM PDT by MrB (The difference between a Humanist and a Satanist - the latter knows whom he's working for)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: trailhkr1

>>I post on several large fitness sites and most people who really take care of themselves, eat right and work out, I have found tend to be middle of the road or conservative. <<

AS you define conservative. Conservative in CA is not conservative in Georgia.

That’s all I’m saying.


22 posted on 05/10/2012 6:54:11 AM PDT by netmilsmom (Romney scares me. Obama is the freaking nightmare that is so bad you are afraid to go back to sleep)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: Dead Corpse
"Enough is enough. Either we stand here, or we back up and punt again. Just like we did with the smokers... Look how that turned out. "

Careful what you wish for, it's not just power that our masters seek.
Cigarettes are (sort of) legal only because they are a source of government revenue, they are severely taxed.
Government has also latched onto gasoline and other hard to avoid commodities, check your 'phone bill.

Might be wise to enjoy those Oreos now before they come up with a 40% tax on "bad" foods and Crisco.

23 posted on 05/10/2012 6:55:37 AM PDT by norton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: netmilsmom
AS you define conservative. Conservative in CA is not conservative in Georgia.

I live in the midwest....

24 posted on 05/10/2012 6:57:57 AM PDT by trailhkr1 (All you need to know about Zimmerman, innocent = riots, manslaughter = riots, guilty = riots)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: norton

I’d rather do away with the bureaucracy that is running out of control.

If people want to do stupid sh*t to themselves, so be it. Don’t do it on my dime and don’t expect me to pony up my cash to fix you if you break yourself.

And yeah, it’s getting to the point where I’m willing to back that up with blood if need be.


25 posted on 05/10/2012 7:04:20 AM PDT by Dead Corpse (Steampunk- Yesterday's Tomorrow, Today)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 23 | View Replies]

To: netmilsmom

Netmil,

Again, if I understand you correctly, you’re conflating anecdotal experiences with sound philosophy. Two people’s experiences may be different, and they both may be incorrect or correct. But this has nothing to do with what the truth of the matter is. And philosophy is the search for and expression of truth.

As for experiences, a child may encounter two mountain lions in his life, and neither may attack him. This doesn’t mean, though, that mountain lions aren’t dangerous animals.


26 posted on 05/10/2012 7:04:55 AM PDT by Paladins Prayer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 20 | View Replies]

To: trailhkr1

I’m sorry if I struck a nerve. When the Bible talks about treating the body like a temple, I think it means don’t abuse your body with sin, like adultery, fornication, alcoholism, substance abuse, etc. I don’t think it means focusing a great deal of time or effort on physical fitness.

Doesn’t the Bible also say not to worry about what you eat or drink? It doesn’t seem scriptural to me to spend so much effort on trying to maintain the temple versus focusing on the spirit that resides in the temple. Christ certainly didn’t seem to spend much time dwelling on diet and exercise. I see diet and exercise can reach the point where it’s like the parable about the farmer who stored up his harvest. What good is a full harvest (or a super fit body) if tomorrow you die in a car crash?

Of course, you’re right that we all fall short by spending time on trivial things of this world rather than on the Lord’s work. I also agree we shouldn’t abuse our bodies. I try to eat responsibly and exercise on a regular basis. What we’re talking about are health Nazis who see diet and health as something more than that, and I’ll write it again, these are generally the same folks pushing irresponsible, unnatural, and unhealth sex, i.e. sodomy, and abortion.

I am always open to other opinions on scripture, btw, and don’t claim to have all the answers.


27 posted on 05/10/2012 7:32:49 AM PDT by CitizenUSA (Why celebrate evil? Evil is easy. Good is the goal worth striving for.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: elcid1970
The Bible does indeed say the body is the temple for the Holy Spirit. Now what do you think the Holy Spirit is concerned about, a low cholesterol count or avoiding sin? I know a lot of churches that spend a great deal of time, money, and effort on maintaining beautiful buildings, too. Like the Bible says, where your treasure is, that's where your heart will be, too. And, btw, that's an admonition to myself to focus on worldly things less and spiritual things more. May the Lord forgive me.
28 posted on 05/10/2012 7:39:57 AM PDT by CitizenUSA (Why celebrate evil? Evil is easy. Good is the goal worth striving for.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Paladins Prayer; netmilsmom

Paladins Prayer: “We’re talking about the obsession with health and fitness that many people today exhibit.”

Exactly! BTW, you mistook another poster’s post for netmilsmom’s.

I do think there’s something evil going on in the world today that seems to be accelerating. People were interested in fitness decades ago, but this is different. For example, would you use fetal tissue to extend your life? I hope and pray I refuse that option if I’m ever presented with it, but I know many folks who would do nearly anything to extend their miserable existance for another day.

Some of this fitness stuff isn’t even rational. Like I wrote, these food Nazis freak out if Timmy brings a cupcake to school, but they have no problem telling Timmy it’s OK to sodomize his bud. It’s sick, and it seems to be getting worse.


29 posted on 05/10/2012 7:48:56 AM PDT by CitizenUSA (Why celebrate evil? Evil is easy. Good is the goal worth striving for.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: CitizenUSA

It is also in Scripture that nothing that goes into a man’s body can defile him, but what comes out of his mouth can defile him indeed.

Anyway, the Health Nazis are acting according to the dictates of their own religion. Like Islam, it commands fanatical aggression against nonbelievers.


30 posted on 05/10/2012 7:58:52 AM PDT by elcid1970 (Nuke Mecca now. Death to Islam means freedom for all mankind.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: trailhkr1

>>I live in the midwest....<<

Hmmmm. Well that’s a strange turn of events.


31 posted on 05/10/2012 9:36:03 AM PDT by netmilsmom (Romney scares me. Obama is the freaking nightmare that is so bad you are afraid to go back to sleep)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: blueunicorn6
Start thinking like a Democrat! They need more tax money to buy votes and mansions. The tobacco industry is their model. Food is bad, so we must tax it to pay for the health problems and reduce the consumption. ... This is just another money-grab by the Democrats.

You're right. In addition, think about what is coming down the pike in a couple years. The full implementation of Obamacare. When rationing starts, as it inevitably will, progressives will use lifestyle choices to determine who gets care. If you are overweight, have diabetes or smoke, you will be denied care.

32 posted on 05/10/2012 10:24:30 AM PDT by Jess79
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: netmilsmom
Hmmmm. Well that’s a strange turn of events.

?????

33 posted on 05/10/2012 10:39:20 AM PDT by trailhkr1 (All you need to know about Zimmerman, innocent = riots, manslaughter = riots, guilty = riots)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: Paladins Prayer

BTTT!


34 posted on 05/11/2012 12:00:59 AM PDT by neverdem (Xin loi minh oi)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-34 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson