[Jim-R]

As an atheist, I am sensitive to religious undertones in activities I participate in. I have a brown belt in a Korean martial art, and have also studied judo and karate. The closest thing to a religious belief I have found is study of a kind of internal energy called ‘Ki’ or ‘Chi’. Some martial arts practitioners ascribe almost mystical attributes to it, but I think of it more as being really focused and aware of your body. We meditate to relax and focus on the exercises, not to ‘worship the devil,’ and we bow to show our respect for our teacher’s abilities and accomplishments, not to worship him. Believe me, if I felt it were the least bit religious, I would not do it.

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Name : Jim-R, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, Age : 42, City : Houston, State : TX, Country : United States, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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