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Question 063: Bowing and Christianity

I just started Thai kickboxing and I am a Christian. Do you think their are any conflicts with being Christian and being a martial artist? I am having a big problem with bowing to the dojo itself since some of them are dedicated, and even have shrines dedicated, to the Buddhism. As a Christian, I cannot bow to anyone but God in worship to Him. I know that bowing to your instructor is respect, but my problem is with bowing to the dojo. I just do not bow to any "thing" other than showing respect to the instructor. Should I look for another class, since I'm pretty much not willing to bow to the dojo?

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