Why do people fast for religious reasons? How does starving yourself achieve anything?
2007-04-02 11:19:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Its the self denial thing. It helps bring us closer to God if we can put our sufferings with him.
Some also save the money they would have spent on a meal and donate it to the poor.
2007-04-02 11:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by lawlzlawlzduck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about the religious reason for fasting.
But the Spiritual reason you fast is to overcome the flesh, so you can become more spiritual.
Hope this helps.
2007-04-02 11:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Matthew Chapter 6 when Jesus Teaches to Fast!
2007-04-02 11:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, many people do fast for religious reasons.
2007-04-02 11:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Wiz 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
How does starving yourself achieve anything?
ohh you would be surprised,but its not staving yourself
we worship Allaah by doing this act of worship which is beloved to Allaah and which He has enjoined upon us.
you can read more here.................
2007-04-02 11:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, Please check this page: it's about Fasting in all religions , i think you would understand the point of view of each religion on Fasting issue,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting
Hope it helps.
2007-04-02 11:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by .......... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you feed your body, what does it do? It grows, right? The same with fasting. It feeds your spirit, so it grows.
2007-04-02 11:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by Some call me "E" 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Food keeps us healthy and tastes good, why anyone would deprive themselves of food is beyond me heheh.
2007-04-02 11:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋