A lot of people are starting a 40 day fast today.

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  • JazzyLeeTheBee
    JazzyLeeTheBee Posts: 7 Member
    I don't plan to starve. Last time I did something like this it was pretty extreme at first then I gradually allowed more juice, maybe even a protein drink now and then. Then after the fast I gradually added healthy foods back in. For now, Juice or broth
    in the morning.

    For those who enjoy the hit and run political comments. Be specific. Emotional slams are not helpful. I value polite debate, but it is so rare in these times.

    Er, this movement is specifically targeting gay marriage and sex before marriage as issues of "moral denigration"--really? People who hold bigoted, biased values are urging people to fast for 40 days and don't accurately understand the term "fast"?

    Polite debate? Because we call this movement out as insane doesn't make it impolite. Should I be polite to someone who comes in saying, "Let's fast so everyone's bodies are completely controlled by government, minorities can't marry, etc."?

    I'm not part of any movement targeting gays. No I'm not with some of those zealot positions. Actually I didn't even read most of those links, just threw them out to show many are doing it for different reasons.

    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    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.

    Then when you start eating fast food againafter the 40 days, you will put all the weight back on.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    I don't plan to starve. Last time I did something like this it was pretty extreme at first then I gradually allowed more juice, maybe even a protein drink now and then. Then after the fast I gradually added healthy foods back in. For now, Juice or broth
    in the morning.

    For those who enjoy the hit and run political comments. Be specific. Emotional slams are not helpful. I value polite debate, but it is so rare in these times.

    Er, this movement is specifically targeting gay marriage and sex before marriage as issues of "moral denigration"--really? People who hold bigoted, biased values are urging people to fast for 40 days and don't accurately understand the term "fast"?

    Polite debate? Because we call this movement out as insane doesn't make it impolite. Should I be polite to someone who comes in saying, "Let's fast so everyone's bodies are completely controlled by government, minorities can't marry, etc."?

    I'm not part of any movement targeting gays. No I'm not with some of those zealot positions. Actually I didn't even read most of those links, just threw them out to show many are doing it for different reasons.

    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    Lol aren't political/religious debates not allowed in the main forums?
  • HeavyLiftGirl
    HeavyLiftGirl Posts: 1,267 Member
    ::::looks around confused:::: Come, again? 40 days? Now wait-- is this like Lent where you give up just one addiction? If so, fine. But if you are talking about not eating at all for 40 days...you have a serious problem. Please re-think that.
  • DonaA123
    DonaA123 Posts: 337 Member
    I think I would die if I fasted for 40 days...:noway:
    ^^^ This^^^
  • abbiepql
    abbiepql Posts: 45
    Any change or behavior modification that is not sustainable for a lifetime is not doable. Period.
  • rjcelmer
    rjcelmer Posts: 431 Member
    A lot of people aren't very smart are they?
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    not healthy
    not sustainable
    crazy
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    Maybe they'll be too weak to vote when the election rolls around. And this might alleviate any bacon shortages? Win/Win.
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    I'm glad we're MFP friends <3
  • vytamindi
    vytamindi Posts: 845 Member
    I'm not part of any movement targeting gays. No I'm not with some of those zealot positions.

    Oh, how sweet!
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    Oh, so you're swapping it for "freedom of religion" intolerance. Gah. So close...
  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    LOL! Testify brother. I am going for second breakfast in honor of this 40 day fast. Tolerance really IS delicious!!
  • venushunter
    venushunter Posts: 15
    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.

    APPLAUSE
  • ZombieChaser
    ZombieChaser Posts: 1,555 Member
    OMG What about starvation mode???? Have we learnt NOTHING on MFP's forums???






    I also think you all are damned cray cray... natural selection indeed - fly at 'er folks!
  • dsmboy1991
    dsmboy1991 Posts: 194 Member
    Is it Troll Friday?
  • Bonita_Lynne_58
    Bonita_Lynne_58 Posts: 2,794 Member
    <<<<< Thinks I'll join Brett for breakfast! Got french vanilla cappucino to go with that sandwich and hashbrowns?
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    You did it and it didn't worked....since eh!!! you are here.

    Such a bad idea but you can't stop people from doing something I consider dangerous
  • DarthCeltic
    DarthCeltic Posts: 1,236 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    I'm glad we're MFP friends <3

    brett.. i :heart: you hard core..

    and sip.. why arent we friends?
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    I think I would die if I fasted for 40 days...:noway:
    I'm sure some people actually will. You can't trust the general public to understand the concept of something like this.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Think I will just carry on baying at the moon.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    LOL! Testify brother. I am going for second breakfast in honor of this 40 day fast. Tolerance really IS delicious!!

    Holy **** I am going to do a bulk in protest of protesting gay marriage!!!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    I AM BEGGING YOU PEOPLE.. do not report this thread!! Please??

    This is gonna be so much fun.
  • celine12345
    celine12345 Posts: 14 Member
    Fasting is not a game, even a diet, you must be prepare mentally for that, I know what I am talking about, because I do fast every year, even though it is quite difficlut for me some time.
  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    LOL! Testify brother. I am going for second breakfast in honor of this 40 day fast. Tolerance really IS delicious!!

    Holy **** I am going to do a bulk in protest of protesting gay marriage!!!
    A bulk--fabulous idea!
  • KrayKira
    KrayKira Posts: 230
    I get grumpy if I don't eat regularly let alone 40 days....
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Whoa whoa whoa.. people are going to fast for 40 days to show their opposition to gay marriage??

    This day just keeps getting better.

    Enjoy starving bigots! I think I'll have an extra breakfast sandwich just to show solidarity with my hombros.

    Mmm.. tolerance is delicious...

    EDIT TO ADD: Wait another minute..
    For me it's more about removing the danger of our current President. One who is aligned by the way with the muslim brotherhood. For the muslim brotherhood, being gay means a death sentence. I'm essentially libertarian, so I have issue with both parties.

    That does it. I'm gonna need a third sandwich and some hashbrowns...

    Thank you, Brett, for giving me an exuse to eat ALLLLLLl TEH FOODZ!


    You folks enjoy starving in support of your hate and bigotry. I'm going to be an EXTRA chunky, in support of tolerance and acceptance.


    Mmmmmm.. NOM NOM NOM.
  • amyloooo
    amyloooo Posts: 28 Member
    Wow.... this is really interesting. The RWNJ talking points sound even nuttier in a venue normally outside the political context, don't they? Like another poster I hope the thread is not taken down. It's probably a better reflection of what people really think of those extreme views than you'll get a chance to see anywhere.

    Proud liberal. Know how to spell "lose." Almost to my goal!
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    Sneaky way to get around the rule against putting political bs in the main forums. Instead of fasting and praying for oligarchy, I personally will be out there working my *kitten* off to get my side to win. Some get to their goals through diet. Others through hard work and exercise I guess.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I think I'll do a 40 day slow
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