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                | The Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD FAQ |
                |  Version 4.87, February, 2005   |
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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 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
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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).

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
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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 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 Two Pound Diet (2PD) Approach?
15. Is discussion of the 2PD 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?
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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.?
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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."

(http://tinyurl.com/3fv8k)
 
3. Aren't Christian discussions covered by the charter?
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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.

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, isn't it?
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Yes it is.  But it offends those who are anti-christian.

6. But I'm a Christian too! Should I worry?
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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?
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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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God is wonderful.

9. How does a cardiologist have so much time to spend on Usenet?
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God makes time for those whom He blesses.

10. Won't challenging Dr. Chung drive people away?
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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?
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God uses anti-christians for His purposes.  These posts are according
to His will.

12. Why do I see so many "ad hominem" attacks?
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This is how anti-christian folks are identified so they can be culled
from His flock.

13. I'm sick of seeing all this!
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Not really a question unless you ask yourself "why?"

14. What is the Two Pound Diet (2PD) Approach?
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See: http://tinyurl.com/2p7ud

15. Is discussion of the 2PD Approach "on topic"?
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Yes.  It "cures" Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) which is a condition that
leads to higher rates of heart attacks and strokes.

16. Who is Mu?
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A Christian (http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1F86130A).

17. What is Mu's role?
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To serve God's will and purpose.

18. Who is Bob?
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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?
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To serve God's will and purpose.

20. Who is Stephen?
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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?
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To serve God's will and purpose.

22. Who is Satan?
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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?
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To rule over those who would reject God.

24. Is this spam?
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No, this is a FAQ.

25. Who is the author of this FAQ?
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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?
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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?
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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@faqbot.net.