Well i use to fast for 24 hrs but now my priest says thts fasting for 12 hrs is also acceptable so what do u ppl say as u all know its lent season of christians so im quite confused now
2007-03-16 06:40:15 · 16 answers · asked by sonia` m 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
12 is plenty believe me....24 makes you throw up....yuck
2007-03-16 06:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the normal thing is to fast for 24 hours, then 3 days, then 7, then 21, then 40. I would fast for 1 day, if I wuz u. And I no this iz off topic, but why do u guys (I'm guessing ur Catholic) ask priests 4 4giveness when we hav Christ as r high priest? I'm not trying to start an arguement. I just wanna no
2007-03-16 06:54:02 · answer #2 · answered by Defender of Freedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different ways to fast.
Like you said, a 24 hr period is one way.
Also skipping 1 meal is another.
Also you can neither eat or drink for up to 3 days (use this only in an extreme need).
But you can also fast by only drinking and not eating (some people drink water, others a juice).
The most important thing is to use this time to get closer to God.
2007-03-16 06:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no hard and fast rule on how long to fast. It is a personal decision. Was your pastor's instruction "general" to the whole congregation or specific to you? There may be health reasons why he would not want EVERYONE going 24 hours. Or why he may not want you going 24 hours.
Do what your conscience and faith says is right. If you have a question about your pastor's instructions, ask him. He may be able to clarify it for you.
2007-03-16 06:51:26 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The laws of fasting applies on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. It means that we eat 2 small meals and one regular size meal and nothing in between. We usually fast when we are awake.
2007-03-16 06:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mary W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
48 hours as a minimum to clean out your system. You can increase to up to a week after that.
I almost did 40 days, although I drank grape juice during the fast. Jesus reportedly did 40 days, so it is not unusual.
2007-03-16 06:51:32 · answer #6 · answered by Davie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pray about fasting...the Holy Spirit will guide you as to the length of time. Ask for God's will in the matter.
2007-03-16 07:17:31 · answer #7 · answered by dixie_til_i_die 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Think 12 hours is good! In Islam during Ramadan, fasting is done only during the Day Light hours, when the sun goes down, you can eat and drink all you please..!
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2016-11-26 00:07:23 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fasting is kind of an up to you sort of thing. Pray and and you will get an answer. Standard is 24hrs, (of course eight of it we are asleep), but it really is between you and your deity.
2007-03-16 06:44:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋