and how do they fast?
2006-09-26 20:32:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
well, as a Catholic, we fast at Lent, which is before Easter.
2006-09-26 20:35:12 · answer #1 · answered by dlgrl=me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A real Christian can fast at any time he wanted to. Christianity is not a show off religion as others consider.
God never asked to fast during the day and eat to the full during night.
If a Christian (A Born Again) fast, its a personal matter with God. And no need to tell the world that I / We am / are fasting. Some of us fast just avoiding tasty foods like non vegetarian, Some fast by avoiding complete food, some fast just by taking food once in a day. All these are personal relation with God.
Certainly Christian fasting is not by force or threat, but of ones free will.
Mathew 6:16 "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, 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 men 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.
2006-09-27 04:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Jac Tms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually fast weekly or maybe every two weeks if I have been sick that week. I take a day and just do something for God, like paint a mural on the church wall, while I listen to praise and worship music. I skip breakfast and lunch but when I am finished I may eat later that night or go until the next morning. I drink what ever I want though.
2006-09-27 03:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by Godb4me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians do not fast out of obligation. Christians are allowed to eat what they like and drink alcohol. There is that part of the bible and popular myth about Jesus turning water into wine and the miracle of feeding two thousand people with little bread and fish. The bible is full of anecdotes about milk, honey, fish, meat, dinners, food, celebrations.
I had a burger today and felt guilty. I never eat red meat or poultry and will go back to my mostly vegetarian diet with a little dairy and fish.
2006-09-27 03:36:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My church fasts once a month and members give the cost of 2 meals for the needy. Fasting for a purpose is a wonderful blessing.
2006-09-27 03:38:06 · answer #5 · answered by Isolde 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are different ways in which Christians fast,and believe me Christians do fast. its only it is not "advertised".they simply opt not to take food but take water for a day or day and night/ the can abstain from both food and water. please read the book of Daniel if you have a Bible to learn hoe Daniel fasted by abstaining from meats
2006-09-27 03:39:23 · answer #6 · answered by mmajakes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Mormon every month traditionally and I fast when ever I really need to know some thing or I need to get back in the light.
2006-09-27 03:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by esoreinna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
christians can and should fast often for it helps strengthen them spiritually...
and they fast by abstaining from food and drink for a special amount of time....and it works as well u can tell spiritually when u r fasting and when u r not...try it and see for urself...
2006-09-27 03:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by jsbrunette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lent - no meat, no milk, no eggs, no fats.
evry time you go to mass or communion, you are supposed to take it on an empty stomach.
Assention day is supposed to be a fast day
2006-09-27 03:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As and when it is required. ofcourse many times
2006-09-27 03:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by IndianLight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋