What are you giving up for Lent?

2/27/06 | Me

[tje]

Just wondered what people were giving up for Lent.

[mikrofon]

"Never give up .... never surrender!"

[Dallas59]

What are you giving up for Lent?

Being poor.

[southlake_hoosier]

You got my vote. I say 'yes'.

[ASA Vet]

Beating it for 16 seconds delayed your posting?

[linda_22003]

As an Anglican I've done it for years from our rector's point of view - don't just "give up" something temporarily, use the Lenten discipline to change your life in a way you can stay with.

I've gone meatless in previous years, and still eat less meat than I used to. I've gone without hard alcohol in previous years, and still drink less than I used to. This year, I'll be taking walks of a certain length on a daily basis, whatever the weather, whether I want to or not.

Depriving yourself of a treat like red wine - only to count the days you can start guzzling cabernet again - kind of misses the point, from his perspective, and I agree with him.

[Utah Binger]

Predates Mormonism

You are probably right since the early Mormons drank very, very well, thank you very much!

[Allegra]

Let's see...what am I giving up for Lent?

My freedom to go wherever I want to go.

Really good food.

Sleep.

Oh, wait! I know! Meat on Fridays.

[Larry Lucido]

Abstinence.

LOL!!

[Jaded]

Here's the long answer... History of Lent

Taking up something can be just as meaningful. I challenged my 8th grate grade Catechism class to say at least one thing nice to their parents or brothers and sisters each day. And mean it!

[Lx]

I have a question. Where in scripture is Lent?

Thank you in advance.

[Condor51]

What am I giving up for Lent, hmmmmmmm.

• Thai Food
  
• Pakistani Food
  
• Indian Food
  
• Chinese Food
  
• Sushi
  
• Pomegranates
• Kumquats

• And.... clicking on Vanity Threads

[MplsSteve]

I'm Catholic - but I'm not giving up anything.

[RepoGirl]

I know, if I were really that devout a Catholic, I'd have to give up the Freep--since that would be one of the most difficult things to do for 40 days.

Since I know I can't, and won't even bother trying, I'll just stick with the old stand by-- fried foods. I live such an abstemious life as it is these days, french fries are my only vice at this point.

Sad, really, when you think about it.

[JRjr]

Bobsledding and ski-junmping

[Trajan88]

Carbonated sodas (Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, etc.)

[bpjam]

I'll add Domino's pizza. Its not real food anyways. Admittedly, its not much of a sacrifice but since I've never 'technically' been Catholic its probably a bonus anyways. Just in case Heaven turns out to be just for Catholics, this small act of contrition might be my best chance of getting in.

[Big Digger]

Toilet Paper

[Andyman]

Lunch, specifically eating between breakfast and dinner. We have free snacks at work, makes it harder. Also, going to the gym 3 days a week (not giving this up, taking it on, and listening to Lighthouse Ministries CDs during the ride to work and home).

[MeanWestTexan]

Post 66 for the one-sentence.

Post 77 for the long.

There are numerous examples of fasting/cleansing in the Bible before big events.

Ester did so before petitioning the king.
Lost of other examples post-Babylonian captivity
Christ did so on at least one occasion, probably more

etc.