Dr. Chung FAQ, Issue 3.45
A. B. Chung FAQ
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| The Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD FAQ |
| Version 3.45, 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 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://www.heartmdphd.com/profile.asp. 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 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. He does this out of sincere altruism when he has spare time outside his private cardiology practice, where he sees patients as a cardiologist. If that was all he were, there would probably be no controversy.
The controversy arises from Dr. Chung being Christian, in particular:
o He continues to publicly profess that Christ is his Lord and Savior.
o He freely helps people to lose weight in an altruistic Christian fashion (http://www.heartmdphd.com/wtloss.asp).
o When attacked on the above issues, he turns the other cheek in a Christian manner.
o When challenged about his faith in Christ, he witnesses steadfastly without hatred.
o When insulted for his faith in Christ, he openly calls it a blessing.
o He remains truthful, as a servant of Christ, despite being libeled and defamed (http://www.heartmdphd.com/libel.asp).
o Other Christians have affirmed Dr. Chung's strong 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. He witnesses to
all at http://www.heartmdphd.com/healer.asp.
People arrive in this group looking
for help. Dr. Chung has graciously provided this over several years
(http://makeashorterlink.com/?H10A13167). Dr. Chung consistently
demonstrates the breadth of his knowledge and experience. 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 practicing physician
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?
15. Is discussion of the Two Pound
Diet "on topic"?
16. Who is Mu?
17. What is Mu's role?
18. Who is Steve?
19. What is Steve's role?
20. Who is Bob?
21. What is Bob's role?
22. Who is Stephen?
23. What is Stephen'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 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://www.heartmdphd.com,
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 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://www.heartmdphd.com/healer.asp),
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 Christ's promise
of eternal life and the unimaginable riches of God's 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 practicing physician
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 (TPD)
approach?
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See: http://www.heartmdphd.com/wtloss.asp
15. Is discussion of the Two Pound
Diet "on topic"?
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Yes. It cures metabolic syndrome
(MetS) which is a condition that leads to higher rates of cardiovascular
morbidity and mortality.
16. Who is Mu?
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A Christian (http://makeashorterlink.com/?S5A631E57).
17. What is Mu's role?
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To serve God's will and purpose.
18. Who is Steve?
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An anti-christian (http://makeashorterlink.com/?A20055A37).
He authors the untrue version of this FAQ.
19. What is Steve's role?
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To serve God's will and purpose.
20. Who is Bob?
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A food worshipper (http://makeashorterlink.com/?T48662E57).
He is obsessively drawn to the 2PD approach (http://www.heartmdphd.com/libel.asp)
21. What is Bob's role?
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To serve God's will and purpose.
22. Who is Stephen?
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An anti-christian Jew who believes
that "Jesus is no more the Messiah than Elvis Presley" (http://makeashorterlink.com/?J1B623B67).
He is so obsessively drawn to Dr. Chung's Christian beliefs that he is
now a cyberstalker (http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y25611B67) by his own
admitted actions.
23. What is Stephen's role?
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To serve God's will and purpose.
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 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 comm...@faqbot.net.
Bob (this one)
<LOLOLOLOL>
Did you look at the domain from which this phony-baloney FAQ comes
from? Here it is:
A. B. Chung FAQ <chun...@faqbot.net>
Remember this <Domains by Proxy, Inc.> It'll come up in a minute.
This is just too funny for words. A while back "Steve" wrote a
truthful Chung FAQ (by comparison with this smarmy paean to Chung
written by Chung) with a reference to "faqbot." Poor transparent Chung
obviously liked the idea so well that he appropriated it for his own
use. What a guy...
So I looked up a "whois" about this domain name. I laughed so hard I
spilled my tea.
Here's when I started laughing:
<Created on: 19-Feb-04>
It was created LAST THURSDAY. <LOL>
<Domains by Proxy, Inc.>
Then I really laughed when I saw this:
<Registrant: Domains by Proxy, Inc.>
It's registered through an anonymous registrant so the owner of the
site can't be identified. <LOLOL> It's really gonna fool people into
thinking that it's not Chung, right...? Looks like, walks like, quacks
like...
I just love watching him be such a fraud as to register a domain name
with an anonymous registrant. It's so, um, "honest." <LOL> And did I
mention "truthful?" As in the whole truth and nothing but the truth. I
wonder what weaselry Chung will offer to justify this further chicanery.
I sent a post with the copy "test" to the address. I got as autoreply
that said, "We appreciate your comments and will give them thoughtful
consideration." I'm sure...
<Domains by Proxy, Inc.>
Here's the registration info:
Registrant:
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
15111 N Hayden Rd., Suite 160
PMB353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
Registered through: GoDaddy.com
Domain Name: FAQBOT.NET
Created on: 19-Feb-04
Expires on: 19-Feb-06
Last Updated on: 19-Feb-04
Administrative Contact:
Private, Registration FAQBO...@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
15111 N Hayden Rd., Suite 160
PMB353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
(480) 624-2599 Fax --
Technical Contact:
Private, Registration FAQBO...@domainsbyproxy.com
Domains by Proxy, Inc.
15111 N Hayden Rd., Suite 160
PMB353
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
United States
(480) 624-2599 Fax --
Domain servers in listed order:
PARK15.SECURESERVER.NET
PARK16.SECURESERVER.NET
I'm going to leave Chung's whole exercise in self-praise,
self-forgiveness and self-centeredness intact. Everybody should wade
through it once. Like blowing one's nose and then looking in the
handkerchief. Once. Not worth repeating, but the one time is eye-opening.
Bob
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
>
>
All praises belong to God now and forever :-)
Servant to the humblest person in the universe,
Andrew
--
Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
Board-Certified Cardiologist
http://www.heartmdphd.com/
**
Who is the humblest person in the universe?
http://makeashorterlink.com/?W1F522557
What is all this about?
http://makeashorterlink.com/?J31722867
Is this spam?
http://makeashorterlink.com/?N69721867
Bob (this one)
> A. B. Chung FAQ wrote:
I so liked the idea of Chung's replying to himself so the FAKE-FAQ
could be distributed again with his sig on the bottom that I thought
I'd do a variant on it. I'd repost my note. Gotta do what Chung does.
He's my <snerk> hero...
Bob