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I'm not a Christian, but I've given things up in the name of Lent. The Shrike Send a noteboard - 16/02/2010 02:20:14 PM
So, a survey! Rather limited in scope, since if you're not Christian you probably won't be answering any of the questions.

1. Do you observe Lent?


I have in the past. As a convenient time to give up something. A test for myself.

2. Why (not)?


I like to challenge myself.

3. What does your observance of Lent typically entail? Giving things up, taking things on, or something else?


Trying to give things up. Caffeine. Chocolate.

4. What's the hardest thing you've ever given up/taken on/something else?


Giving up caffeine was difficult. Chocolate was much easier.

5. What, if anything, are you planning to do for observing Lent this year?


Nothing this year.

6. Do you observe Sundays as feast days (and as such, exempt from fasting/abstinence), considering that the 40 days between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday don't include Sundays?


Nope.

Six is a good number. I'll stop here.


Sure.
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/Survey: Lent approaches! Anyone giving up anything? Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 04:28:08 AM 978 Views
Lentils Approach! On my menu!! LadyLorraine - 16/02/2010 04:39:18 AM 790 Views
Well, it made me giggle, anyway. *NM* Lupine - 16/02/2010 05:43:01 AM 312 Views
Cute and funny. Danu - 16/02/2010 06:10:22 PM 677 Views
I'm giving up christianity. Challenging but worthwhile. *NM* Urza - 16/02/2010 04:53:11 AM 325 Views
*pats you on the head* *NM* Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 05:40:24 AM 327 Views
you have to have something to give it up *NM* LadyLorraine - 16/02/2010 01:24:33 PM 407 Views
I have a friend who used to pledge to be a better Buddhist for Lent. Darth_Katie - 16/02/2010 05:02:03 PM 742 Views
I usually give up something... Missa Sedai - 16/02/2010 05:24:13 AM 767 Views
You could go to the Vatican.. Kel - 16/02/2010 02:04:39 PM 716 Views
Non-essential internet sounds like a haaard one. Lupine - 16/02/2010 05:38:25 AM 779 Views
I'm actually looking forward to it. I'm quite good at not doing something if I have a reason. Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 05:48:34 AM 760 Views
possibly nossy - 16/02/2010 10:12:41 AM 728 Views
Great Lent already began on Monday. Tom - 16/02/2010 01:45:16 PM 720 Views
So you aren't doing any of the fasts or dietary restrictions? Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 05:08:14 PM 636 Views
No, I'm not following any restrictions. Tom - 16/02/2010 09:36:52 PM 661 Views
the orthodox lent sounds similar to what Catholic Lent was >.> LadyLorraine - 16/02/2010 05:21:10 PM 660 Views
Pretty much. Tom - 16/02/2010 09:38:48 PM 900 Views
That's still on the books for Episcopalians, if I recall correctly, but as an option. Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 11:48:24 PM 687 Views
Haha, you aren't kidding! Avendesora - 16/02/2010 08:14:08 PM 764 Views
It was good to know that I could do it, though. Tom - 16/02/2010 09:39:32 PM 762 Views
I'll give up something. Kel - 16/02/2010 02:02:02 PM 641 Views
I'm not a Christian, but I've given things up in the name of Lent. The Shrike - 16/02/2010 02:20:14 PM 671 Views
It's definitely socially handy. Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 05:19:22 PM 710 Views
which is really rather sad. LadyLorraine - 16/02/2010 05:28:35 PM 699 Views
Is it weird that I really like Lent? Darth_Katie - 16/02/2010 05:21:54 PM 676 Views
Perhaps it is. But, less so than lint, I'm thinking. LiterateDog - 16/02/2010 05:25:28 PM 735 Views
I actually do enjoy cleaning lint traps in the dryer. It's fun! *NM* Darth_Katie - 16/02/2010 05:34:08 PM 385 Views
it's an adventure *NM* LadyLorraine - 17/02/2010 07:33:26 PM 379 Views
No. It's foolishness. LiterateDog - 16/02/2010 05:26:53 PM 748 Views
<3 *NM* The Shrike - 16/02/2010 08:44:41 PM 406 Views
Your drier must be hard-core Protestant. I'm sorry. *NM* Ghavrel - 16/02/2010 11:49:15 PM 398 Views
I don't think anyone here does I guess it's not our tradition (though I'm not even Christian) *NM* Lordling - 16/02/2010 08:04:55 PM 400 Views
Re: /Survey: Lent approaches! Anyone giving up anything? ranagrande - 17/02/2010 02:49:49 AM 561 Views
Can I give up the act of giving things up? Nate - 17/02/2010 04:40:18 AM 657 Views
Nyet! Elaine - 17/02/2010 01:02:01 PM 700 Views
Sareitha Sedai - 17/02/2010 01:42:59 PM 749 Views
Elaine - 17/02/2010 02:13:35 PM 684 Views
Sort of. Handel - 17/02/2010 04:22:03 PM 1092 Views
The question that comes to my mind is.... Jeordam - 17/02/2010 06:19:46 PM 667 Views
And there's another huge difference between abstinence and self-denial. Ghavrel - 21/02/2010 08:18:15 PM 680 Views
I'm giving up Kuke - 20/02/2010 05:21:08 PM 665 Views
Sounds good. *NM* Ghavrel - 21/02/2010 08:18:40 PM 379 Views
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