Re: Updated Chung FAQ, Issue 4.98
- From: "Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD" <andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:02:42 -0400
"A. B. Chung FAQ" wrote:
>
> ---------------------------------
> | The Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD FAQ |
> | Version 4.98, June, 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).
> These days he launches personal attacks on anyone who seems to agree
> with either Dr. Chung or the 2PD-OMER Approach
> (http://makeashorterlink.com/?C51126A5B).
Actually Bob has been obsessed with John for quite some time. Come to
think of it, he has acted the same way toward CarolT and Mu.
May God continue to bless you all in your ministry, in Lord Jesus most
precious and holy name.
In Christ's love and service,
Andrew
--
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
**
Suggested Reading:
(1) http://makeashorterlink.com/?G1D5217EA
(2) http://makeashorterlink.com/?W13A4250B
(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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