I don't want to say because it is a personal spiritual struggle, not a contest or game. But people still ask, even fellow Catholics. So what can I say to not reveal what I'm abstaining from but still keep the situation friendly?
2007-02-22 03:52:22 · 12 answers · asked by V 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Thanks for asking but it is very, very personal" "Please dont be offended" "I appreciate your support"
2007-02-22 03:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by larrydoyle52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just lie and say candy or something. Really, it's not that big a deal, and I cannot imagine that this little white lie would be considered sinful.
Not only are you protecting your privacy, but you're letting the questioner off easy. If I asked someone and they said "well, it's private, blah blah blah," I'd actually feel a bit offended. I'd be tempted to say something like "well, excuuuuuuuuse me!"
2007-02-22 04:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell them that youv'e given up your life to Jesus.
It would be appropriate seeing lent is an observance of what Jesus gave of himself.
I think that would probably appease most people without having them want to pry further.
2007-02-22 04:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by chefzilla65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christianity.
2007-02-22 03:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you've given up telling people what you're giving up for Lent ;)
2007-02-22 03:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by Kallan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can tell them that you gave up answering questions about what you gave up for Lent. Laugh, and look them dead in the eye. Chances are they won't pursue the matter any further.
2007-02-22 03:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Say you have cut down on heroin to only once a week. You should get an interesting reaction from them.
2007-02-22 03:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Bow down to me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that it is personal. If you are going back to it after lent, then what is the point in giving it up? Backsliding does not please God.
2007-02-22 03:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by Preacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The aspects of Lent,
and other acts of penance.
prayer (justice towards God),
fasting (justice towards self),
and almsgiving (justice towards neighbor).
2007-02-23 17:11:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno.
What did you give up for Lent?
Now I'm curious....
2007-02-22 03:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell them it's personal and you'd rather not say.
2007-02-22 03:57:31 · answer #11 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋