So, are you giving up something for Lent?

Started by Martinus, February 19, 2015, 10:04:44 AM

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Martinus

February 19, 2015, 10:04:44 AM
For those so religiously inclined, of course?

To me, while I can appreciate the concept, I don't like how some people approach it. To me, giving up stuff for Lent would have to involve something that I would, in general, be prepared to give up for good (so it would be like a "trial run" in ascesy) - and since there is nothing I would be prepared to give up for good, I don't bother with Lent commitments.

What I don't like is when people treat it as a sort of exercise in denial and release - i.e. give up something only so that when Lent is over they are already planning to get back into it, probably with more gusto. To me that's pretty deviant.

Discuss.

Valmy

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February 19, 2015, 10:11:14 AM Last Edit: February 19, 2015, 10:12:59 AM by Valmy
Come to think of it I just started a diet on Wednesday.  What a weird coincidence.

I guess I thought Lent was, on a spiritual level, supposed to help you feel want as a way to feel the tragedy of losing Jesus and give you empathy for those less fortunate.  But I have not really heard too many Lent-practicing Christians discuss what the official purpose is.
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Ed Anger

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February 19, 2015, 10:11:48 AM
I'm not a bloody papist.
Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive

Valmy

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February 19, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 19, 2015, 10:11:48 AM
I'm not a bloody papist.

Neither are Lutherans but they do Lent.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

QuoteAs democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.

H.L. Mencken

Ed Anger

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February 19, 2015, 10:14:27 AM
Quote from: Valmy on February 19, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 19, 2015, 10:11:48 AM
I'm not a bloody papist.

Neither are Lutherans but they do Lent.

Papist light.
Stay Alive...Let the Man Drive

Martinus

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February 19, 2015, 10:15:20 AM
Yeah, Lutherans are just Papists who can't stand Italians.

Admiral Yi

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February 19, 2015, 10:18:30 AM
Quote from: Valmy on February 19, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Neither are Lutherans but they do Lent.

I didn't know that.

Do they smoodge up their foreheads too?

Valmy

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February 19, 2015, 10:23:09 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 19, 2015, 10:18:30 AM
Quote from: Valmy on February 19, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Neither are Lutherans but they do Lent.

I didn't know that.

Do they smoodge up their foreheads too?

Yep.
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

QuoteAs democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.

H.L. Mencken

Admiral Yi

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February 19, 2015, 10:24:54 AM
Then what the hell was the 30 Years War about?  :huh:

Eddie Teach

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February 19, 2015, 10:26:45 AM
I'm giving up Catholicism.
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

Duque de Bragança

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February 19, 2015, 10:28:27 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 19, 2015, 10:14:27 AM
Quote from: Valmy on February 19, 2015, 10:13:47 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 19, 2015, 10:11:48 AM
I'm not a bloody papist.

Neither are Lutherans but they do Lent.

Papist light.

That would be the Anglicans cf. bishop of Southwark

Valmy

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February 19, 2015, 10:30:36 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on February 19, 2015, 10:24:54 AM
Then what the hell was the 30 Years War about?  :huh:

Securing the glory of France of course. :Richelieu:
Quote"This is a Russian warship. I propose you lay down arms and surrender to avoid bloodshed & unnecessary victims. Otherwise, you'll be bombed."

Zmiinyi defenders: "Russian warship, go fuck yourself."

QuoteAs democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.

H.L. Mencken

Barrister

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February 19, 2015, 10:32:21 AM
Posts here are my own private opinions.  I do not speak for my employer.

CountDeMoney

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February 19, 2015, 10:40:00 AM
Great, Martinus starts a religion thread on Languish.  What could happen.

CountDeMoney

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February 19, 2015, 10:40:52 AM
Quote from: Barrister on February 19, 2015, 10:32:21 AM
Quote from: Ed Anger on February 19, 2015, 10:11:48 AM
I'm not a bloody papist.

You're not an American, either, so that's two strikes against your filthy curling ass.  Protty monarchist.
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