24 Aug 09
Originally posted by TerrierJackPeople under 12 are exempted but can participate if they like. Other than that, if you're not comatose, you're expected to fast, eating nothing and drinking only water.
Heck, I couldn't make 5 hours! Does god want you in a coma? Are there no exceptions for the young, old, and/or weak?
24 Aug 09
Originally posted by Proper KnobThe traditional purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer — through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial — for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
The same question could be asked of the fasting over Lent.
As for fasting, I don't do it.
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThe 'cleansing of toxins' bit is just nonsense cooked up by people trying to sell something. I am not sure if fasting foments charity, I rather doubt it. It does fulfill religious requirements and probably helps to keep peoples mind on the religion and cause some amount of a feeling of fellowship with fellow members - which can be both good and bad.
it cleanses persons of in toxins that may have built up over time, it lets them feel what it is like to be hungry thus fomenting charity, it fulfils a religious vow.
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by twhiteheadwhy is it nonsense?
The 'cleansing of toxins' bit is just nonsense cooked up by people trying to sell something. I am not sure if fasting foments charity, I rather doubt it. It does fulfill religious requirements and probably helps to keep peoples mind on the religion and cause some amount of a feeling of fellowship with fellow members - which can be both good and bad.
25 Aug 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt depends what you are trying to achieve.
mm, quite interesting noobster me ol son, however are opinions not divided, some saying that it is beneficial, others saying that it is worthless
If it's weight loss, detox diets work, but only because people will suddenly have a massive calorie deficiency, but that is EXTREMELY dangerous and shouldn't be tried by anyone.
Toxins are regulated by the body anyway, so people don't even need to augment those processes in anyway. It's pointless.
The only plus point of a detox diet i can see is that people drink more water, cut down on alcohol and crappy foods, and will feel better regardless of the 'toxins' allegedly being removed from their body.