II. Practitioners of qigong do not recognize God as a person. They understand only a general state of being with which they desire to become one, losing themselves in that state. (Yan p 6) If one were to focus the discussion on humanities problem and the solution that God has provided in Christ there might be a bridge in at least an agreement that man does have a problem. The practitioner of qigong looks to discipline and his own work to take care of that problem. (McGee w/Chow p. xiii)

III. Sharing Christ with someone who has these views must keep in the forefront the common ground of man's problem of not being right with the world. Focus on relationships and the difficulty in always making and keeping things right. Share that the way for this to be done has been taken care of for everyone in the perfect life of Jesus.

XN You have shared that when you practice Qigong you are trying to get things right inside of you so your energy flows freely. Is that right?

QG Yes, when my qi flows freely I am at peace.

XN In my religion there is a teaching that promises peace through a person. Would you like me to tell you about it?

II. Practitioners of qigong teach that there is an eternal force with which one must try to align oneself. I found no story of beginnings but there is a consciousness of right and wrong, disharmony and the need to get things in balance. (Wozniak p 86) There is an understanding of accountability in that when one does wrong it disturbs the qi which results in disharmony, illness, and difficulties. (Eisenberg w/Wright p 227-8) (TR 3/01)

Eisenberg, David with Thomas Lee Wrigth. 1985. Encounters with Qi Exploring Chinese Medicine. New York Penguin Books.

McGee, Charles T. eith Effie Poy Yew Chow. 1994. Miracle Healing from China Qugong. Coeur D'Alene, ID MediPress

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