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They're also really big on fasting, which, given the popularity of intermittent fasting and the like these days, seems an odd coincidence. Matthew 5:6 -- "Bles
by blaser-waffle 7y ago
They're also really big on fasting, which, given the popularity of intermittent fasting and the like these days, seems an odd coincidence.
Matthew 5:6 -- "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."
Matthew 6:16 -- “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
A little more detail as to context: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_6:16 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_6:16
- DoreenMichele 7y agoIt doesn't strike me as odd coincidence at all. I tend to see religion as an attempt to codify a combination of group wisdom and brilliant insights from charismatic individuals. Fasting has been beneficial to my incurable medical condition. I'm quite encouraged by the association between fasting and religion. To me, it suggests there is something fundamentally wise about the practice and important to human health.
- JudgeWapner 7y agoIf there's one thing you should absorb from the Bible it's to learn some basic principles about kindness and love. Because nearly all your comments are tainted with hostility, snark, and utter rudeness. No wonder you can't hold down a job. Who would hire someone like you?