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amanda · 03-01-2007, 09:26 PM

Hi, i am new to this forum and discovered this post only a couple of days ago. I don't know if anybody is still reading this topic, anyway...I am also a major advocate of fasting, both water and juice for spiritual/physical purposes.

I have seen that some people, like andrew, or dqueen, etc. strongly disagree the fasting matter, and try to discourage people from doing that.
I have to say that most people talk about fasting in a dreaduful way, comparing it to anorexia, starvation, slow death, etc. but most of the time, these people NEVER EVER tried a true, spiritual fasting, neither have they been called to fast. Hence the skepticism, fear and discouragement. But the point is, they NEVER tried it! And they have NOT experienced the benefits that come from it. They only scarcely know the common, general believes that circulate among people.
Of course, if you starve, you die. But fasting is NOT starvation!! That's the point!! And if done with sincere and deep feelings, it has AMAZING results and benefits. After all, even Jesus Christ fasted. It is as old as the world..

I don't push people to fast or whateva..but i also do believe that fasting is not for everyone. You must be called to that, and have a spiritual purpose. Those who do not have faith (in ANY religion or belief, not just Catholicism) will hardly enter and benefit from a fast.
I myself was against this at first, but it was because I was ignorant about all the matter. After I read a lot about fasting and experienced it according to my health conditions, needs, spiritual aims and so on, I have to say fasting is an amazing experience!

Just wanted to share my opinion w/ you.

03-01-2007, 09:26 PM	#80 (permalink)
amanda Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	Hi, i am new to this forum and discovered this post only a couple of days ago. I don't know if anybody is still reading this topic, anyway...I am also a major advocate of fasting, both water and juice for spiritual/physical purposes. I have seen that some people, like andrew, or dqueen, etc. strongly disagree the fasting matter, and try to discourage people from doing that. I have to say that most people talk about fasting in a dreaduful way, comparing it to anorexia, starvation, slow death, etc. but most of the time, these people NEVER EVER tried a true, spiritual fasting, neither have they been called to fast. Hence the skepticism, fear and discouragement. But the point is, they NEVER tried it! And they have NOT experienced the benefits that come from it. They only scarcely know the common, general believes that circulate among people. Of course, if you starve, you die. But fasting is NOT starvation!! That's the point!! And if done with sincere and deep feelings, it has AMAZING results and benefits. After all, even Jesus Christ fasted. It is as old as the world.. I don't push people to fast or whateva..but i also do believe that fasting is not for everyone. You must be called to that, and have a spiritual purpose. Those who do not have faith (in ANY religion or belief, not just Catholicism) will hardly enter and benefit from a fast. I myself was against this at first, but it was because I was ignorant about all the matter. After I read a lot about fasting and experienced it according to my health conditions, needs, spiritual aims and so on, I have to say fasting is an amazing experience! Just wanted to share my opinion w/ you.