What are you giving up for Lent this year?

[RP-29]

Where is Lent in the Bible?

Lent is a 40-day segment of the church year marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for his ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christian churches use this period of time for introspection, self-examination, and repentance, a special time to ponder the suffering and death of our Savior. It is also a time of humble joy as we confidently remember that the price is paid, sins are covered, and death is defeated.

 

[Handicappers]

Lent is a 40-day segment of the church year marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for his ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christian churches use this period of time for introspection, self-examination, and repentance, a special time to ponder the suffering and death of our Savior. It is also a time of humble joy as we confidently remember that the price is paid, sins are covered, and death is defeated.

Sounds made up.
Furthermore, there are no commands for Christians in the Bible regarding mandatory fasting or dietary rules. Such acts are based purely on church and man-made tradition.

 

[broncosmitty]

Where is Lent in the Bible?

It’s right after the list of Saints.

 

[Handicappers]

 

[RP-29]

sounds made up. how come it isn't in the Bible?

Lent is a 40-day Christian holiday that was established after the Bible was written. Yes, it is man-made; not God-made. Easter and Christmas celebrations are also man-made.

 

[Handicappers]

Lent is a 40-day Christian holiday that was established after the Bible was written. Yes, it is man-made; not God-made. Easter and Christmas celebrations are also man-made.

Aren't Baptists Christians?

 

[Blackshirts BLVD]

Lent is a 40-day segment of the church year marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for his ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christian churches use this period of time for introspection, self-examination, and repentance, a special time to ponder the suffering and death of our Savior. It is also a time of humble joy as we confidently remember that the price is paid, sins are covered, and death is defeated.

So nowhere, cool.

Look, Idc if people adhere to Lent, it's all good. I just don't understand why the church took it upon itself to craft such a thing in the first place. Sure, it has all of the symbolism in there, but God tells you in the Bible what he wants/expects. Making something up for a little over a month doesn't change anything.

 

[huskers1217]

Aren't Baptists Christians?

you would be shocked to know that I am a deacon in a southern baptist church. yes - we are Christian

 

[Handicappers]

You should give up something that you have a chance of making it to Easter.

Places with straight men?

 

[huskers1217]

So nowhere, cool.

Look, Idc if people adhere to Lent, it's all good. I just don't understand why the church took it upon itself to craft such a thing in the first place. Sure, it has all of the symbolism in there, but God tells you in the Bible what he wants/expects. Making something up for a little over a month doesn't change anything.

not to get political......

but abortion isn't in the Bible either but Christians say that is a very very bad thing and against God

 

[Handicappers]

you would be shocked to know that I am a deacon in a southern baptist church. yes - we are Christian

but you don't recognize Lent as a religious holiday, do you Deacon?

 

[broncosmitty]

So nowhere, cool.

Look, Idc if people adhere to Lent, it's all good. I just don't understand why the church took it upon itself to craft such a thing in the first place. Sure, it has all of the symbolism in there, but God tells you in the Bible what he wants/expects. Making something up for a little over a month doesn't change anything.

Power and control.

Same motives for everything they did for two thousand years.

 

[Handicappers]

 

[huskers1217]

but you don't recognize Lent as a religious holiday, do you Deacon?

no i don't it can be used a tool for self reflection and figuring out what you need to cut out of your life.

 

[Blackshirts BLVD]

not to get political......

but abortion isn't in the Bible either but Christians say that is a very very bad thing and against God

probably because of the whole 'thou shall not kill thing'.

 

[NU_WTF?]

Damn it. I was going to make a your mom joke.

 

[Handicappers]

no i don't it can be used a tool for self reflection and figuring out what you need to cut out of your life.

I’d like to cut out dancing fast and caffeine but it never works

 

[RP-29]

Aren't Baptists Christians?

you would be shocked to know that I am a deacon in a southern baptist church. yes - we are Christian

"Christian" in the most basic of definitions means "follower of Christ". There are many different ways to "follow Christ" thus many different Christian churches & denominations. Most teach basically the same thing and have similar core structures; the primary differences are in the details.

 

[huskers1217]

probably because of the whole 'thou shall not kill thing'.

some people believe life begins at birth and not conception..

I don't know.... I'm glad I don't have to make the choice.

 

[Blackshirts BLVD]

I’d like to cut out dancing fast and caffeine but it never works

You should cut out rabbit food and NOT lifting.


you tiny armed vegan bitch