A lot of people are starting a 40 day fast today.
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JazzyLeeTheBee
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A lot of people are starting a 40 day fast today.
I'm not completely committed to the type of fast I'll do. Definitely will keep up nutritional supplements. Maybe a serving of juice or broth per day.
I'm not completely committed to the type of fast I'll do. Definitely will keep up nutritional supplements. Maybe a serving of juice or broth per day.
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What's the point?0
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That sounds dangerous.0
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No one I know is fasting.0
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Some do it for spiritual reasons. Not my reason. I've done it before and only experienced health improvement and focus of mind. Removes fluff figuratively and literally. Probably is dangerous for some, but it's always been a positive for me.0
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I'm not associated with these sites, but many are doing it like this
http://40daystosaveamerica.com/mission.html
http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/rick-scarborough-organizing-40-days-prayer-fasting-save-america
http://www.morningstarministries.org/other-events/40-day-fast
http://www.thepropheticyears.com/wordpress/big-tent-dominionism-could-be-blowing-in-the-third-awakening-wind.html
Some of these positions I would put in the crazy camp. But to each his own. This is an important time regardless of beliefs religious or political. Time to focus.0 -
Yes, because fasting teaches you a healthy lifestyle in the long run...0
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I think I would die if I fasted for 40 days...:noway:0
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sounds nuts.0
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a 40 day fast to save america?? ok0
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Oh goody, I was hoping this had to do with that ridiculous movement. Yup, let's fast to keep people from having their rights! Hopefully natural selection will be at work.0
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I am doing my 40 days with no coffee. This might turn out to be a good thing since I do tend to replace breakfast (and sometimes lunch) with coffee!!!0
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A lot of people aren't very smart are they?0
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BTW the 40 days is not with holding food all together, just something important to you such as coffee, fast food ( in which I don't eat anyways). etc.0
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We aren't Jesus....we can't survive a 40 day fast. Unless you are 300lbs to start with! A 40day liquid diet would be possible but fast I don't think so...0
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sounds nuts.
Yup.0 -
Some of these positions I would put in the crazy camp.
You said it0 -
Muslims fast during Ramadan, but they do eat after dark and get nutritional needs met. However, not eating at all, except for a serving of juice or broth is definately dangerous. During WWII, even people imprisoned in concentration camps were allowed more than that. I really suggest, very strongly, that you consult your doctor before you begin a fast of that type.
Now, I do suggest you watch Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. Talk to your doctor about the type of fast the guy who made that movie did. He did a very well designed juice fast, which should meet nutritional needs, without damaging your body, and allow for spiritual reflection.
Stay healthy.0 -
"40 day fast" - no one I know of is not going to be eating anything for the next 40 days - the definition of fast that I'm familiar with is "to abstain from ALL food". No one I know plans on surviving the next 40 days on just water.
Good luck with that, but not my cup of tea. And it's probably not healthy to skip eating for the next 40 days either, imho.0 -
Oh goody, I was hoping this had to do with that ridiculous movement. Yup, let's fast to keep people from having their rights! Hopefully natural selection will be at work.
One can only hope!0 -
BTW the 40 days is not with holding food all together, just something important to you such as coffee, fast food ( in which I don't eat anyways). etc.
Oh, so Lent?0
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