Are eggs, dairy, oil, wine, olives, fish, okay?
PS. I am greek orthodox.
2007-01-21 11:48:08 · 20 answers · asked by Chris 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. abstention from meat
2. abstention also from animal products, such as eggs, milk, butter, and cheese;
3. abstention from fish and;
4. abstention from oil and wine.
To be a true fast all four categories must be abstained. But because a lot of people find it difficult to abstain from all four, many abstain from the first two, others from the first three. I know people who abstain from the first three and on Wednesdays, Fridays and the holy week from all four.
2007-01-21 12:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Steve P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not only "giving something up". You might choose to do something positive such as volunteering somewhere that needs help (nursing home), or daily reading scriptures, or vowing not to gossip.
As Catholic, you give up meats on Fridays during Lent and modified fasting means eating only one small meal. Not sure what the guidelines are for Greek Orthodox.
http://www.stgeorgegreenville.org/topics/Fasting.html
This web address lists the guidelines for Greek Orthodox fasting.
2007-01-21 12:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about Greek Orthodox but I know Catholics only are required to actually fast for two days we abstain from eating meat on Fridays and the fasting days though. ( I believe the fast and abstinence days are Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, and Good Friday). The small meal that we are allowed on those days may not contain meat if you were wondering what the deal was.
2007-01-21 11:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Not sure if this helps as fasting has taken on many meanings. I am a Catholic so traditionally a fast meant just what the word means fast no food or drink (only water). Not sure what your religion follows traditionally but my personal thought is this the body needs nourishment, but not overindulgence. you need water but can get by small amounts and wine in small amounts is nourising now with food lighter food in small amounts keeps the body working but a nibble of food would suffice as opposed to a huge meal where you can barely move is pure gluttony. The bible recounts many references to fasts and fasting from absolutely nothing to eat or drink to drinking sips of water and nibbling bitter herbs to taking a portion of food and dividing it between your family or group. By todays standards anything in modest proportions might be acceptable but the word itself means abstaining from food or drink.
2007-01-21 12:03:37 · answer #4 · answered by mark z 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A fast, to me, indicates no solid food. Fasts should consist of Water and broth. I think fasts of more than 2 or 3 days are unhealthy. Although there is one fast called the Master Cleanser that is very good for what ails you.
2007-01-21 11:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only Eat fruit, rice, and veggies, nothing Heavy. But Lent is what ever you choose to Give up! Fasting usually means that you eat nothing and only Drink water. Lent is giving over something to God, surrendering to him, it can be anything, or addictions. But Fasting means that you eat Nothing. and when you get Cravings, then just go into Prayer, and Read Scripture!
2007-01-21 11:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I thought only Catholics fasted during lent, not eating meat on Friday.
But maybe it's the same for you too.
What does it matter, it is not written in the Bible, so if you choose to do it know that it is simply an offering and dedication you are making to the Lord as a sign of your faith.
2007-01-21 11:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Im catholic and I know what you are talking about we have the same thing.
give up meat for lent
but as Ive been told well 6 years ago you can just choose to give up something you really really like instead of meat and it will be the same so really its up to you waht top give up Meat is most common to give up but anything else you like is fine but you CAN NOT give up something eg.You dont smoke anyway but you say you wont smoke for 40 days.
2007-01-21 11:59:05 · answer #8 · answered by dazzi_4 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you fast, it is between God and you. You give up whatever you want, if you want to do it that way. Or, you fast the whole day without eating or drinking anything (just plain water).
2007-01-21 11:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by Miss k 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know for Catholics you can't eat meat and that's all you have to do.
For Greek Orthodox it might be the same. But the priest or w/e at your church would know for sure.
2007-01-21 11:52:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋