What's everyone giving up for lent?

I'm so sorry to see all the mocking responses to your question about giving up something for Lent. A better place to pose a question like this would be on the group "Catholics Unite," where you will get answers from people who are trying to live their faith and grow in their love of God.

Agreed.

To your question, the three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting, and abstinence from meat.

The Three Pillars of Lent are: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Great suggestion on sacrificing an indulgence and giving the saved money to the church. That's my plan.

Thank you, Patti. I got it right in the explanation, but not in the intro sentence. Good catch!

Growing up, I remember doing lent, but I don't think I've really given up something in a few years. I will have to think about it and get back to you. ^^

Remember, guys, that lent is something that some people do involve themselves with and there are many Christians on this site. Just because you don't believe, doesn't mean you have to be rude about it. I respect those that have different beliefs, and I hope to not be mocked about having my own!

my hair

Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.

Unwashed heathen.

I'm giving up Lent for Lent.

This logic may be too much for the Universe to handle.

But by giving up Lent for Lent... wouldn't you technically be participating in Lent... therefore you can't give it up.... oh god I think I divided by zero again.. my head hurts..

Anyways- I gave up my credit card... Only allowance is if my car needs repairs.

I gave up Facebook lol. Someone told me they like to give something up but also do something new for the 40 days. I am logging every single day and doing 100 situps/crunches everyday.g

I'm giving up Lent for Lent.

This logic may be too much for the Universe to handle.

I love you

Absolutely nothing. I'm not Catholic.

Unwashed heathen.

Amen to that? Be my friend? :flowerforyou:

I warn you, I'm a horrible friend. Probably due to being a heathen myself.

I'm giving up lent for lent.
Dang I feel good.

I'm giving up sugar and alcohol. I'm going to find the alcohol tough but I need to be able to know that I can not have a drink when I really WANT a drink and lately I have wanted a drink way more than I want to want a drink if that makes any sense.

Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity.

Excess spending

Absolutely nothing....... because I don't believe in Christianity.

Well, then it was extra nice of you to pop into a thread about Lent.

Pray for her soul then, isn't that what you people are supposed to do?

After reading thru all of the posts, I'm disheartened to see so many people bashing/making fun of people on this site practicing their faith - No where did it say that everyone on this site had to respond to every discussion post. *sighs* If I as an american citizen, am expected to respect everyone else's faiths/beliefs/disbeliefs and accept them - why should any of you disrespect practicing catholics? Just saying...

Now as for Lent.. I've thought long and hard on what I wanted to give up -- it's been years since I participated in Lent but decided it might not be such a bad thing since I'm working on making life changes as it is. So, I've decided that I'm going to refrain from potato chips and dip of any kind. AND I'm giving up excess spending of money with two exceptions, 1 being that I will still probably go out for St Patricks day and spend just a little more than I should celebrating and the Weekend that I finish my last college course it's already been planned that my friends and I are going out for dinner and drinks (which is excess spending as it's not a necessity).

Being as i haven't participated in Lent in years, I'm not sure if my exceptions are technically accepted, but since it's the 2nd thing that I'm giving up I hope it'll be okay.

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hahahaahah just kidding