Do some Christians, Muslims, Jews, think chi (ch'i, ki, or Qi) is of Satan!?

The funny thing is, not only will you probably have a more fulfilling life from studying the philosophies of Chinese and Japanese martial arts, but also these teachings have been around for thousands of years. I'm not completely sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if Chinese martial arts and their philosophies existed long before the first idea of one "God" amongst the Israelite tribe. One thing I do know is that the Israelite tribe was first polytheistic. So to answer your question, many many many religious folks would think of Qi as evil, since it's not a part of their doctrines. Even if one takes the spiritual aspect out of Qi and sees it as a purely biophysical concept, it is still amazing. I wish I could study Chinese martial arts in depth :/

Rev Kip - The moon God, WTF? And you're a spiritual leader? Explains a lot about the mindset of a lot of Christians out there... *Shakes Head* Do you not know that Muslims (and many Jews) trace the origins of Islam back to the first child of Abraham, who God also said would the be the father of a great people? So do you hold it against Jesus that his parents weren't christian? Since Mohammed founded the religion, of course he was born into a different one. And those crazy reference you made about the pagan daughters he allegedly worshiped, you need to study a bit more. Mohommed actually denouced all scripture regarding them as "The Satanic Verses" and said such beliefs had no place in a monotheistic relgion. Anyways, on to answering the question. Keep in mind, I speak of the broader Christian mindset, and not the actual religion itself which preaches tolerance of others... Christianity has never liked other religions. To include Judaism. Anyone recall the Inquisition? Or the fact that Pope John Paul II admitted that the church bore some responsibility for the holocaust because of it's intolerence of Jews? Ever heard the age old tale that we use the blood of a christian innocent to make our passover matzah? Christians want to piggy back off of our religion so they have a love hate relationship with us, but overall can't denounce us because they did borrow our God and not the other way around. The straight out hate for Muslims comes from the fact that while Jews just need to get with the program, Islam was formed after the death and hoopla of Jesus. We don't want to grandfather clause him in, but they outright rejected him. Oh, that and Christians seem to be an intollerant lot as it is (much to Jesus's chagrin, I'm sure).

the people who warned you were probably over religious.

there is a lot of diversity evin within the religions you asked about , but as for me, ( im a Pentecostal) some of my Friends ( who are also Christians ) do karate and other marshal arts like that and I don't criticize them for it, the way I understand it its up to the individual to make sure there heart is guarded.

however I do think the spiritual part of it is demonic. we stay far away from that. the reason we are so cautious is because we know how 1 thing can lead to another and we can be completely lead away from Yahweh ( God ) . and yes those are all real beliefs, ha ha believe it or not, ( which demonstraits a reason for our caution ). Jesus said that if anyone leads one of these little ones astray it would be better if them to be throwen into the Ocean with a milestone tied around there neck

Only when you use those words. If you are a Christian you can use the words, "Power of the Holy Spirit" and it is fully acceptable. All you have to do if find the appropriate Christian termonology. Christianity like most religions is filled with mystical magic and things that can only be explained through a super omnipotent being called God.

I am a Christian and have taking some preview classes in the Martial Arts from what i understand these words are not evil, its just the language they use to explain energy flow since they are of a different belief system.

I know i get my life energy from God that does not mean i cant relate to them. their meditation in the same essence is like prayer. we focus on being one with our inner self they focus on nature and breathing i focus on God. which is the source of nature and My Life breath.

The fighting/defense/whatever isn't evil, just some of the religious ideas surrounding it. Just like there is nothing wrong with yoga itself, but when 'spiritual' stuff is brought into it, it gets very borderline and should be avoided.

people in the church love linking everything outside the church to evil. Don't give a damn

It is, because it involves eastern religion which has it's roots in false doctrines. Any religion other than Christianity is a false religion according to the holy bible.

Nope, but for some chi and a quarter you can get a refill of your coffee.