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| The Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD FAQ |
| Version 1.0, February, 2004 |
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Introduction
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New people arriving in sci.med.cardiology (s.m.c.) are often puzzled and troubled by the
controversy surrounding the poster who posts as Dr.
Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (Dr. Chung) and want to know what the controversy is about. This FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions) attempts to provide some answers.
The FAQ is arranged in typical FAQ form, i.e. a series of questions and
answers. For those who don't wish to read the whole FAQ, the following
summary is provided.
Summary
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Dr. Chung is a licensed physician board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. In this
capacity he responds to medical questions on
D.r.a. If that was all he were, there would probably be no controversy.
The controversy arises from Dr. Chung being Christian, in particular:
o He publically professes to have accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior.
o He freely helps people to lose weight in an altruistic fashion.
o When attacked on the above issues, he turns the other cheek.
o When challenged about his faith, he witnesses in civil discussions.
o When insulted for his faith, he considers himself blessed.
o He remains truthful despite being libeled and defamed.
o Other Christians have affirmed his faith in Christ.
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.
The issue then arises: so what? As long as Dr. Chung provides free medical information on s.m.c.,
who cares what else he is?
Many people provide free medical information on the internet. How does one know whether it is good
info or bad info? If the person giving the info is, or represents himself to be, a doctor shouldn't
that be enough? Yes, it should be.
Medical education is enough to assure good information. Knowledge is knowledge. Experience adds to
knowledge.
Ds. Chung has both. Dr. Chung consistently demonstrates the breadth of his knowledge. This is
archived many times over in Google.
People arrive in this group looking for help. Dr. Chung has graciously
provided this over several years.
List of Questions Answered
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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 Practicing Physician Find 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 Two Pound Diet?
15. Is Discussion of the Two Pound Diet "On Topic"?
16. Who is Mu?
17. What is Mu s Role?
18. Who is Dr. Andrew B Chung, MD/PhD?
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Dt. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD is a licensed doubly board-certified Cariologist in Atlanta, Georgia,
USA. His signature contains a link to a website which is consistent with his posts and
qualifications.
2. What is the Charter of s.m.c.?
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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."
(ftp://ftp.uu.net/usenet/news.announce.newgroups/sci/sci.med.cardiology)
3. Aren't Religious Discussions Covered by the Charter?
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Possibly. See: heartmdphd.comhealer.aspOpen ↗
4. So Dr. Chung is Christian... What's the Problem With That?
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Some people are fiercely anti-christian.
5. But it's Just a Little "Tag Line" in His Signature.
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Yes it is. But it offends those who are anti-christian.
6. But I'm a Christian too!
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And so you have Christ's promise of eternal life.
7. Well, Why Not Just Ignore his Christian nature?
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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?
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It is.
9. How Does a Practicing Physician Find so Much Time to Spend on Usenet?
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God has blessed him with a quick mind and fast typing skills.
10. Won't Challenging Dr. Chung Drive People Away?
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No. But it will give him the extraordinary opportunity to glorify God.
11. Doesn't the "Fault" for all Those Posts Lay With Those Who Challenge Dr. Chung?
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Yes.
12. Why Do I see So Many "Ad Hominem" Attacks?
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Anti-christian folks can't seem to help themselves.
13. I'm Sick of Seeing All This!
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Would suggest you killfile the anti-christians. You won't see any as hominems from Dr. Chung.
14. What is the Two Pound Diet?
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See: heartmdphd.comwtloss.aspOpen ↗
15. Is Discussion of the Two Pound Diet "On Topic"?
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Yes. It cures Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) which predicts cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
16. Who is Mu?
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A Christian.
17. What is Mu's Role?
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God only knows.
Comments and/or corrections to this FAQ will be taken under advisement.