2007-02-26 22:51:32 · 7 answers · asked by X 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to release the spirit of impurity, and to get closer to God
2007-02-26 23:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by faiza_t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only reason there is to fast is when there is no food to eatr.
I do think most Americans need to eat much less. Sure a bunch of fat A.... wodeling around.
2007-02-27 07:36:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they are having a bad time or when they ask God for something and he does not deliver. They should fast or even when they are sad or when they feel they need sex.
If they fast they will be too hungry to think about it.
2007-02-27 07:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a Taoist, we believe the best time to fast is when there is no food.
2007-02-27 06:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
We are told to fast whenever it is laid upon our heart to do so.
2007-02-27 07:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are fat and/or LAZY, which is usually most Christians on an intellectual basis anyways.
2007-02-27 06:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Between meals. it is unhealthy to be continuously nibbling.
2007-02-27 06:55:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋