Re: Updated Chung FAQ, Issue 4.97
- From: "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 06:50:29 -0400
"A. B. Chung FAQ" wrote:
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> | The Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD FAQ |
> | Version 4.97, April, 2005 |
> ---------------------------------
>
> Introduction
> ------------
> New people arriving in sci.med.cardiology (s.m.c.) are often puzzled
> and troubled by the vitriol directed at Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
> (Dr. Chung) and want to better understand the reasons for the hatred
> that some folks have for him. This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
> does provide some truthful answers (there are versions of this FAQ put
> out by detractors that are useful only for comparison purposes). All
> answers given herein can be independently verified either via Google
> or by using the third-party resources at http://tinyurl.com/26rfr.
> This FAQ has been posted in the past in a manner that permits
> authentication. The veracity of both the posting email address and
> domain name can be independently confirmed via Google
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?G5EF42A77).
>
> The FAQ is arranged in typical FAQ form, i.e. a series of questions
> followed by simple truthful answers. For those who don't wish to read
> the whole FAQ, the following summary is provided.
>
> Summary
> -------
> Dr. Chung is a well-respected licensed cardiologist, who is
> board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology (cardiovascular
> medicine). In this capacity, he responds truthfully to medical
> questions on s.m.c. to this
> day(http://makeashorterlink.com/?N2164632A). He does this out of
> sincere altruism when he has spare time outside his private cardiology
> practice, where he sees patients as a board-certified cardiologist.
> If that was all he were, there would probably be no controversy.
>
> The controversy arises from Dr. Chung being unashamedly Christian, in
> particular:
>
> o He continues to publicly profess that Christ is his personal Lord
> and Savior (http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z2D72130A).
>
> o He freely helps people to lose weight in an altruistic Christian
> fashion (http://tinyurl.com/2p7ud).
>
> o When attacked on the above issues, he turns the other cheek in a
> Christian manner (http://makeashorterlink.com/?O2466532A).
>
> o When challenged about his faith in Christ, he witnesses steadfastly
> without hatred (http://makeashorterlink.com/?V2565232A and
> http://tinyurl.com/6m2gf).
>
> o When insulted for his faith in Christ, he openly calls it a blessing
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?F3862132A).
>
> o He remains truthful, as a servant of Christ, despite being
> maliciously libeled and defamed (http://tinyurl.com/ibvn).
>
> o Other Christians have affirmed Dr. Chung's strong faith in Christ
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?M5B81530A).
>
>
> The above lists only the highlights of Dr. Chung's Christian behavior
> on s.m.c. If anything, it understates it. Everything can be verified
> in the Google archives. He witnesses to all at
> http://tinyurl.com/2ndof.
>
> People arrive in this group looking for help. Dr. Chung has
> graciously provided this over several years
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?B60B12048). Dr. Chung consistently
> demonstrates the breadth of his knowledge, training, and experience
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z3DA25048). This is archived many times
> over in Google.
>
> List of Questions Answered
> --------------------------
> 1. Who is Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD?
> 2. What is the Charter of s.m.c.?
> 3. Aren't Christian discussions covered by the Charter?
> 4. So Dr. Chung is Christian... What's the problem with that?
> 5. But it's just a little "tag line" in his signature.
> 6. But I'm a Christian too!
> 7. Well, why not just ignore his Christian nature?
> 8. But isn't it wonderful that Dr. Chung offers this free medical
> information out of the goodness of his heart?
> 9. How does a cardiologist have so much time to spend on Usenet?
> 10. Won't challenging Dr. Chung drive people away?
> 11. Doesn't the "fault" for all those posts lay with those who
> challenge Dr. Chung?
> 12. Why do I see so many "ad hominem" attacks?
> 13. I'm sick of seeing all this!
> 14. What is the 2PD-OMER Approach?
> 15. Is discussion of the 2PD-OMER Approach "on topic"?
> 16. Who is Mu?
> 17. What is Mu's role?
> 18. Who is Bob?
> 19. What is Bob's role?
> 20. Who is Stephen?
> 21. What is Stephen's role?
> 22. Who is Satan?
> 23. What is Satan's role?
> 24. Is this spam?
> 25. Who is the author of this FAQ?
> 26. Do Dr. Chung's posts fit the definition of "spam" as some allege?
> 27. Are Mu, John, CarolT, and Dr. Chung the same person as some
> allege?
>
> 1. Who is Dr. Andrew B Chung, MD/PhD?
> -------------------------------------
> Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD is a licensed doubly board-certified
> cardiologist practicing cardiovascular medicine in Atlanta, Georgia,
> USA. His signature contains a link to http://tinyurl.com/255v2, which
> is consistent with his posts and qualifications.
>
> 2. What is the Charter of s.m.c.?
> ---------------------------------
> The purpose of this newsgroup is to establish electronic media for
> communication between health care providers, scientists and other
> individuals with interest in the cardiovascular field. Such
> communications will provide quick and efficacious means to exchange
> information and knowledge, and offer problems to solutions.
>
> The sci.med.cardiology newsgroup will welcome participants who are
> health care providers, trainees, researchers, students or recipients
> with interest in the field of cardiovascular problems."
>
> (http://tinyurl.com/3fv8k)
>
> 3. Aren't Christian discussions covered by the charter?
> -------------------------------------------------------
> They are if these discussions represent "communication between health
> care providers, scientists and other individuals with interest in the
> cardiovascular field." It should be noted that Christ remains a
> healthcare provider (http://tinyurl.com/2ndof), who has demonstrated
> an interest in the cardiovascular field when He "resuscitated" Lazarus
> (John 11:43) and healed a man with dropsy, which is heart failure
> (Luke 14:2-4).
>
> 4. So Dr. Chung is Christian... What's the problem with that?
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> Some people are fiercely anti-christian.
>
> 5. But it's just a little "tag line" in his signature, isn't it?
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Yes it is. But it offends those who are anti-christian.
>
> 6. But I'm a Christian too! Should I worry?
> -------------------------------------------
> No. You have the blessings of life eternal and the unimaginable
> riches of God's infinite kingdom.
>
> 7. Well, why not just ignore his Christian nature?
> --------------------------------------------------
> Anti-christians are unable to do that.
>
> 8. But isn't it wonderful that Dr. Chung offers this free medical
> information out of the goodness of his heart?
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> God is wonderful.
>
> 9. How does a cardiologist have so much time to spend on Usenet?
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> God makes time for those whom He blesses.
>
> 10. Won't challenging Dr. Chung drive people away?
> --------------------------------------------------
> Do not concern yourself with the free will of others.
>
> 11. Doesn't the "fault" for all those posts lay with those who
> challenge Dr. Chung?
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> God uses anti-christians for His purposes. These posts are according
> to His will.
>
> 12. Why do I see so many "ad hominem" attacks?
> ----------------------------------------------
> This is how anti-christian folks are identified so they can be culled
> from His flock.
>
> 13. I'm sick of seeing all this!
> -------------------------------
> Not really a question unless you ask yourself "why?"
>
> 14. What is the 2PD-OMER Approach?
> ----------------------------------
> See: http://tinyurl.com/2p7ud
>
> 15. Is discussion of the 2PD-OMER Approach "on topic"?
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Yes. It "cures" Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) which is a condition that
> leads to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes.
>
> 16. Who is Mu?
> --------------
> A Christian (http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1F86130A).
>
> 17. What is Mu's role?
> ----------------------
> To serve God's will and purpose.
>
> 18. Who is Bob?
> ---------------
> A food worshipper (http://makeashorterlink.com/?T48662E57) who appears
> to have become so obsessed with the 2PD approach
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?U3C62532A) that he is driven to libeling
> and defaming the author (http://tinyurl.com/ibvn) at considerable risk
> to his own economic wellbeing. Also, he seems to be obsessed with this
> FAQ (http://makeashorterlink.com/?W2D62532A) and can be seen writing
> to himself about it (http://makeashorterlink.com/?I6E65232A). His
> all-consuming obsessional worship of food has even clouded his ability
> to quote from the Bible (http://makeashorterlink.com/?X1075232A).
>
> 19. What is Bob's role?
> -----------------------
> To serve God's will and purpose.
>
> 20. Who is Stephen?
> -------------------
> Aa angry (http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q65762E38) *retired* rectal
> surgeon (http://makeashorterlink.com/?M15151A28) who believes that
> "Jesus is no more the Messiah than Elvis Presley"
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?J1B623B67). He seems to be so taken with
> Dr. Chung's Christian beliefs that he now stalks Dr. Chung
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y25611B67) by his own admitted actions.
> In his continued stalking of Dr. Chung, he has learned that Dr. Chung
> has a long history of reporting those who would willfully trespass
> against others (http://makeashorterlink.com/?V28141097). By his own
> admission, law enforcement agencies reportedly have warned him about
> his stalking activities (http://makeashorterlink.com/?F2F132348) so he
> has gone into hiding (http://makeashorterlink.com/?K63A21948). A few
> words to the wise can be found at http://tinyurl.com/23qqk on this
> topic.
>
> 21. What is Stephen's role?
> ---------------------------
> To serve God's will and purpose.
>
> 22. Who is Satan?
> -------------------
> He is the world's dark prince who loves to laugh at your expense. He
> is no match for Christ. He is no match for even a mere servant of
> Christ (http://makeashorterlink.com/?I6172632A).
>
> 23. What is Satan's role?
> ---------------------------
> To rule over those who would reject God.
>
> 24. Is this spam?
> -----------------
> No, this is a FAQ.
>
> 25. Who is the author of this FAQ?
> ----------------------------------
> There are multiple contributors and they choose to remain anonymous
> although they respect Dr. Chung's choice not to be anonymous.
>
> 26. Do Dr. Chung's posts fit the definition of "spam" as some allege?
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> No. Spam on Usenet are stand-alone advertisements and not unique
> responses to the posts of others.
>
> 27. Are Mu, John, CarolT, and Dr. Chung the same person as some
> allege?
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> No. Mu, John, CarolT, and Andrew are 4 distinctly different Christian
> individuals.
>
> Comments and/or corrections to this FAQ will be taken under advisement
> via comments@xxxxxxxxxxx
All praises truly belong to my heavenly Father, Whom I love with all my
heart, soul, mind and strength :-)
Thank Him for the knowledge that an "omer" is the **right** amount of
food for everybody. Only the Person who made us would **know** this.
God is great!
At His service,
Andrew
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
**
Suggested Reading:
(1) http://makeashorterlink.com/?L26062048
(2) http://makeashorterlink.com/?V113154DA
(3) http://makeashorterlink.com/?X1C62661A
(4) http://makeashorterlink.com/?U1E13130A
(5) http://makeashorterlink.com/?K6F72510A
(6) http://makeashorterlink.com/?I24E5151A
(7) http://makeashorterlink.com/?I22222129
.
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- Updated Chung FAQ, Issue 4.97
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