2007-10-12 12:28:05 · 13 answers · asked by Tom B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. Some do.
2007-10-12 12:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Lutherans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, and the Amish and Mennonite Churches have kept the Season of Lent.
As a confessional Lutheran we tend to observe Lent in a manor very similar to the Roman Catholic Church. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days. These 40 days are a remembrance of the 40 days Christ fasted in the wilderness, when he was tempted by the devil, in preparation for His last trip to Jerusalem. Fasting or abstaining is optional.
The last week, Holy week begins with Palm Sunday commemorating Christ's triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. The following Thursday is called Maundy Thursday, and commemorates the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper in the upper room. This service often concludes with Tenebrae Vespers, where the Altar is stripped, all candles extinguished and removed and a black or purple veil placed over the crucifix here we commemorate Christ's betrayal. This is the beginning of the Easter Vigil. On Easter Sunday we Celebrate Christs Resurrection, as we do every Sunday, but with more "Vigor"!
While Lent is not in the Bible, there is nothing "non-scriptural" about it. It is a very meaningful, spiritual, and respectful way to remember Christ's Passion. (Lent is also known as the Passion Season.) Lent is a time of preparation and repentance, not for the Easter Feast, but a preparation for eternity.
I hope this is helpful.
Your friend in Christ
Mark
Addendum:
We also observe Advent, and all of the other major Festivals, as well as many of the minor ones, along with Commemoration of various saints. We also have a number of commemorations that the Roman Chruch Doesn't.
2007-10-12 20:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some do, once again cj is wrong, he is a protestant in denial for some reason and lent has many spiritual benefits.
you can find more on lent at www.fisheaters.com
cj, the bible is a catholic book, the catholic church knows how to interpret it and what teachings and disciplines are acceptable as they are the truth, sola scriptura is certainly not such a truth and is opposed by scripture itself.
2007-10-12 20:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some protestants observe lent. Lutherns observe lent, I am not part of a denomination that observes lent, but I do observe Lent.
2007-10-12 19:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Sister blue eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Episcopalians and Lutherans do. I can't say for sure what any other denominations do. It's just a church season to the Lutherans, without fasting. Some of the older folks tend to skip meat on Fridays.
2007-10-12 19:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure many do in some way or another, but not to the extent of fasting and abstinence as Catholics do.
2007-10-12 19:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Tasha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some do it, because it is a useful spirtual tool. The difference is, it's purely voluntary.
2007-10-12 19:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, CJ - if you think Lent accomplishes nothing spiritually, you are blind. But then, you appear to belong to an angry group of 'me me me me' fluffy soft religion) so I shouldn't be surprised.
2007-10-12 19:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I believe many do.
The question I ask is where is it written the church should do this?
Is this written in the Word of God or is it man made.
Beware of the doctrines of men.
Believe only the Word of God.
2007-10-12 19:31:33 · answer #9 · answered by heiscomingintheclouds 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's totally your own conviction. It doesn't matter what domination you're in, it's what you believe God is leading you to do.
2007-10-12 19:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by amy c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋