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What are you Giving Up for Lent?

Never

Never

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I'm not Catholic, but I've always thought periods of self-denial could be healthy on a psychological and even spiritual level.

Humans are wonderful at being complacent, at growing too used to a situation, and either not appreciating what we have or in overindulgence. Or maybe I just get bored and find it an interesting challenge.

Previously, I've given caffeine, chocolate, internet access, and alcohol. Not sure about this year.

Lent is February 18th to April 2 this year.
 
I'm giving up my hair and a chunk of my scalp. Starting a bit early on the 13th, but whatever.
 
God, that's longer than a month. I don't know what I could stand to give up for such a long time!

I could try giving up yelling at my husband. I think he'll appreciate that.


Hi Never!
 
Self control.

Interestingly I kind of love Catholicism because of all the great art it inspired, but I kind of hate it because my man was raised in it by an insane grandma who is fucking crazy with it. And I've had to listen to so much bullshit that it just... is offputting. But that's not really the church's fault. But I'm not a huge fan of organized religion. And Lent, like Ramadan, has always seemed especially stupid to me. Because the purpose of it is to create a self denial that mimics the outward denial of the unfortunate. You deny yourself something, not as a permanent step in letting go of materialism, but just to prove that you have the willpower, which, ultimently, is worth 87 pounds of jack shit. If you have a vice either give it up or don't. Don't do this bullshit where you give up an addiction for a month and then pick it back up. And you know what's more helpful to the poor than giving up food or caffeine or whatever? Fucking helping the poor. Volunteer, or give to a food bank. Don't just sit there all smug like you attained some kind of enlightenment and do absolutely nothing.

Maybe I should give up my unbridled hate for lent. That'll be fucking fun to pick back up.
 
nothing, there is nothing left to give up.
 
warrior queen said:
I'm giving up my hair and a chunk of my scalp. Starting a bit early on the 13th, but whatever.
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I hope it grows back quickly.

bg23 said:
God, that's longer than a month. I don't know what I could stand to give up for such a long time!

I could try giving up yelling at my husband. I think he'll appreciate that.


Hi Never!
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Greetings and salutations, bg. A pleasure to see you.
 
CandiCame said:
Self control.

Interestingly I kind of love Catholicism because of all the great art it inspired, but I kind of hate it because my man was raised in it by an insane grandma who is fucking crazy with it. And I've had to listen to so much bullshit that it just... is offputting. But that's not really the church's fault. But I'm not a huge fan of organized religion. And Lent, like Ramadan, has always seemed especially stupid to me. Because the purpose of it is to create a self denial that mimics the outward denial of the unfortunate. You deny yourself something, not as a permanent step in letting go of materialism, but just to prove that you have the willpower, which, ultimently, is worth 87 pounds of jack shit. If you have a vice either give it up or don't. Don't do this bullshit where you give up an addiction for a month and then pick it back up. And you know what's more helpful to the poor than giving up food or caffeine or whatever? Fucking helping the poor. Volunteer, or give to a food bank. Don't just sit there all smug like you attained some kind of enlightenment and do absolutely nothing.

Maybe I should give up my unbridled hate for lent. That'll be fucking fun to pick back up.
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I have no idea why you're against organized religion when you so obviously want to preach about how horrible it is that others don't live their life in a way you approve of.

I mean, you're riding so high on that horse, it's a wonder your nose isn't bleeding.
 
Never said:
I have no idea why you're against organized religion when you so obviously want to preach about how horrible it is that others don't live their life in a way you approve of.

I mean, you're riding so high on that horse, it's a wonder your nose isn't bleeding.
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What, if anything, are you giving up for Lent?
 
I'm giving up on giving up on giving on giving up.

Said a smoother being on an icy ceiling on a mofo livin' rough.
 
Never said:
I think I'll fast; abstain from meat and eat one full meal a day.

I should probably put together a meal plan so I maintain a healthy number of calories and micronutrients.



Those look tasty.
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They are. Or at least they were until you came along and ruined everything.
 
God and I made a deal long ago: I do what God wants, with no excuses or whining, and I'm exempt from the 10 Commandments.
 
I'm giving up not eating chocolate daily. Every day I will abstain from not eating chocolate by eating something chocolate.
 
I gave up being Catholic for Lent many years ago. Religious or not, there is merit in both deprivation and being thankful. It gives one a greater appreciation of what they do have and compassion for those who don't.

On an unrelated note I'm trying to quit drinking soda since, it is terrible for me.
 
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