Seeing that it's one week before Easter, if you practice Lent, what did you give up for a month, if you may want to share?

For myself, I gave up wildebeest hunting.

I gave up sweets. At first I thought I couldn't do it because I'm addicted to junk food but I'm glad I went ahead with it. I feel alot better and I lost weight. And I'm ecspecially glad I stuck to my promise because this year I'm making Confirmation.

I gave up all carbonated soft drinks. I slipped once - I bought a Diet Coke at a fast food restaurant with my lunch. Ironically, I was eating a fish sandwich because it was Friday! :eek:

I'm ignorant and I'm wondering what religions practice lent.

I'm ignorant and I'm wondering what religions practice lent.

Catholics...I think.

i have no idea whats going on.

Catholics...I think.
Okay that's what I thought. Does that mean that a huge percentage of the population is Catholic? Because I swear I hear so many people talking about Lent.

Lent is a Christian holiday primarily. I believe Catholics celebrate it as well, but I'm not positive. (Here I'm referring to Protestant Christians and Roman Catholics, and yes, there's a big difference.) I shouldn't even say holiday because it's more of a time period right before Easter. It's the month before Easter and it starts with Ash Wednesday in February, generally the first Wednesday of the month if I'm not mistaken. It's basically a time to put off things that distract you from spending time reading the Bible and praying to God. Many people choose to give up one thing in particular that is a favorite passion that may become in front of God if not kept in check.
For example, for someone who chose to give up watching television, they should spend the extra time focusing on God and studying His Word and praying. It's really a time to get closer to God and prepare your heart for Easter. And the Lenten period ends at Easter. Generally, churches have a Good Friday service (commemorating the day Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary) and some have a Maundy Thursday service. (This is the day before Good Friday. Thursday night is the night Jesus had the Last Supper with His disciples and also gave the famous Olivet Discourse.) And then most churches have an early morning celebration worship service on Easter Sunday morning when we as Christians (I say we because I am one! :) ) celebrate the day Jesus rose again from the dead. He is alive forevermore and through His death and resurrection He has provided forgiveness for everyone's sins. His death paid the price of sin, which the Bible says is death in Romans 6:23 But by accepting His forgiveness and asking Him to be your Lord, Jesus offers eternal life with Him in Heaven. If you want to know more, post on the board or better yet, read the Gospel of John. (http://www.Biblegateway.com - you can read the whole Bible online there! :cool: also check out http://www.godssimpleplan.org/gsps-english.html)


And to answer the original question, our church generally doesn't really celebrate Lent as such (not all Christian churches do), but we do have a Good Friday and Easter Sunday morning service. So I don't really have anything I give up for Lent, but I do strive all the time to focus on God more and less on myself. It's something all Christians work on all the time. :eek:

Okay that's what I thought. Does that mean that a huge percentage of the population is Catholic? Because I swear I hear so many people talking about Lent.

:lol:

I could be wrong maybe all Christians practice it? I don't know but I just know that I'm Catholic and everyone I know who is Catholic has heard of it. Some of my friends who are Protestant haven't heard of Lent though.

Nothing.:)

Lent is a Christian holiday primarily. I believe Catholics celebrate it as well, but I'm not positive. (Here I'm referring to Protestant Christians and Roman Catholics, and yes, there's a big difference.) I shouldn't even say holiday because it's more of a time period right before Easter. It's the month before Easter and it starts with Ash Wednesday in February, generally the first Wednesday of the month if I'm not mistaken. It's basically a time to put off things that distract you from spending time reading the Bible and praying to God. Many people choose to give up one thing in particular that is a favorite passion that may become in front of God if not kept in check.
For example, for someone who chose to give up watching television, they should spend the extra time focusing on God and studying His Word and praying. It's really a time to get closer to God and prepare your heart for Easter. And the Lenten period ends at Easter. Generally, churches have a Good Friday service (commemorating the day Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary) and some have a Maundy Thursday service. (This is the day before Good Friday. Thursday night is the night Jesus had the Last Supper with His disciples and also gave the famous Olivet Discourse.) And then most churches have an early morning celebration worship service on Easter Sunday morning when we as Christians (I say we because I am one! :) ) celebrate the day Jesus rose again from the dead. He is alive forevermore and through His death and resurrection He has provided forgiveness for everyone's sins. His death paid the price of sin, which the Bible says is death in Romans 6:23 But by accepting His forgiveness and asking Him to be your Lord, Jesus offers eternal life with Him in Heaven. If you want to know more, post on the board or better yet, read the Gospel of John. (http://www.Biblegateway.com - you can read the whole Bible online there! :cool: also check out http://www.godssimpleplan.org/gsps-english.html)


And to answer the original question, our church generally doesn't really celebrate Lent as such (not all Christian churches do), but we do have a Good Friday and Easter Sunday morning service. So I don't really have anything I give up for Lent, but I do strive all the time to focus on God more and less on myself. It's something all Christians work on all the time. :eek:
ahhh thanks for clearing that up.

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Kidding. :lol:

Kidding. :lol:
I know you were kidding. You'd never give that up. :lol:

I know you were kidding. You'd never give that up. :lol:

:eek:

I told you not to tell anyone. :p

I gave up sugar for Lent

um... nothing. I'm not a good Catholic anymore.

Catholics,Methodists and Lutherans all practice Lent,
I think or least that's what have heard.

Anyway I gave up arguing even though I slipped a few times though! :p

um... nothing. I'm not a good Catholic anymore.Nothing wrong with being a REALLY, REALLY, REALLY bad one. ;) :devil:

I gave up giving up things for Lent for Lent...and I'm taking my confirmation. Shhh.

i have never heard of lent or anything like this in my life.

i have never heard of lent or anything like this in my life.
Then you are immoral and I am reporting you to TJ http://www.sitcomsonline.com/ubb/icons/icon8.gif

I ain't no religion, so's I gives up nuthin. :D


My cousin is Catholic though, so I have to hear about it. Ugh.

I'm was raised Catholic but I don't give up anything. What's the use of giving up if most people are still going to be hypocrits..

coldstone

nothing, i feel bad though...

Dark sodas (I drink them more often) such as Dr. Pepper, Coke, Pepsi, Cherry Coke, etc...

Sugar and Carbs.

Nothing and I've never gave anything up other years either. I should try it sometime though.

I'm Lutheran and we have lent. So do Catholics and I guess someone said Methodists too. So, those are some Christians that practice it. Maybe all of them do.

Sugar and Carbs.
you must be on the Atkins Lent

you must be on the Atkins Lent
LOL. I made it as a joke. I found out that I'm Diabetic and so basically I have to watch the carbs and fat so that my sugar stays in the normal range.

LOL. I made it as a joke. I found out that I'm Diabetic and so basically I have to watch the carbs and fat so that my sugar stays in the normal range.
oh ga, that sucks... I think i'd die w/ out carbs...

Nothing and I've never gave anything up other years either. I should try it sometime though.

I'm Lutheran and we have lent. So do Catholics and I guess someone said Methodists too. So, those are some Christians that practice it. Maybe all of them do.

No not all Christians practice lent. I'm Southern Baptist and we do not practice it. However, wih living in South Texas there are ALOT of Catholics so I know alot about it. My friends and I talk and compare religions all the time.

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I think we all should for we are all Christians,reguardless of religion

Christian- A believer in Christ

Catholics often call themselves Catholic Christians.

Everybody:

Tomorrow is Easter, so Don't Forget to Clean Your *Lent* Screen!!!

:lol:

I guess I gave up sex, since I haven't had it all during Lent. This is not by choice, mind you!! ;)

I gave up Fast Food.

I usually never give anything up, or I do.... but then just forget about it. But I stuck to this one, and unless I go to McDonalds in the next 12 hours, I did it.

I thought only Catholics practiced Lent, but I guess not. Ohh well, the more the merrier.

I guess I gave up sex, since I haven't had it all during Lent. This is not by choice, mind you!! ;)


Oh geez - is THAT what that is? That means I've been "celebrating" Lent for the past two years straight........

I thought they were white hairs.......must be cobwebs!!! :eek:


Actually, I'm a Frisbiterian. We believe that when you die, your soul goes on top of the roof and you can't get it down.

I think we all should for we are all Christians,reguardless of religion


It's like this....
A sneaker (Catholic) is a shoe (Christian).... but not all shoes (Christians) are sneakers (Catholics).

It's like this....
A sneaker (Catholic) is a shoe (Christian).... but not all shoes (Christians) are sneakers (Catholics).


Protestants must be sandals (i.e. Christian Light)

Then Orthodox would be boots.....

Protestants must be sandals (i.e. Christian Light)

Then Orthodox would be boots.....

haha, never thought of it that way.


Jews are barefoot.
and atheists have no feet.

haha, never thought of it that way.


Jews are barefoot.
and atheists have no feet.Alllllrighty thennnnn.... :o

Mormons........fuzzy slippers.....

Muslims........tight socks.....

Eating sweets