Freethought & Rationalism Archive

Ensign Steve · 03-04-2003, 02:13 PM

Just Kidding!

sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Luiseach · 03-04-2003, 02:16 PM

lmao!!!

:notworthy

Ab_Normal · 03-04-2003, 02:20 PM

I gave up Catholicism for Lent a while back...

I like Lent. My sister, and therefore her children, give up television every year for Lent. So I get to pick on my nieces and nephew about all the cool TV shows they're missing. *chortle* Ah, tormenting teenagers; one of the good things about being an aunt.

Bill Snedden · 03-04-2003, 02:21 PM

Jesus...

03-04-2003, 02:34 PM

Lentils.

*ducks hail of rotten fruit*

wildernesse · 03-04-2003, 02:36 PM

Actually, I am observing Lent--which will be new for me. I'm giving up eating out at restaurants.

I like to cook, we're not rolling in the dough--and it will give me a chance to think about nourishment and what I fill my body and life with. Am I neglecting important things--like my health and well-being--in the name of convenience? Am I speeding thru the short span of time I have without taking time to enjoy myself and be fulfilled? Am I wasteful?

I think that Lent serves a good purpose because it is a time of reflection--and I think that too often people rush around and don't take time to think about their actions and their purposes. As a Christian, I am also going to use this time to learn more about what I believe and why, meditating about my faith and its purpose--useful subjects for Lent.

--tibac

A serious comment for this thread, and a silly comment for the other, more serious thread, JenniferD. Which way is up?

Ensign Steve · 03-04-2003, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by wildernesse
A serious comment for this thread, and a silly comment for the other, more serious thread, JenniferD. Which way is up?

Hey, why do what's expected, that would be boring. I LOVED your comment on the "serious" one. Muahahaha!

I have given up eating out before, for health reasons and for $$ reasons, but I never associated it with a specific time of year for giving stuff up. I also gave up TV for a couple of years, but not for any higher or nobler reason than the fact that I didn't have a TV. I have to say I learned a lot about life and the world and myself during that time, but it was quite unintentional, I am sure.

I ate Pascal's Wafer · 03-04-2003, 02:49 PM

Hmm. What to give up? I gave up religion last time. I know, I'll give up unsweetened tea!!

-Nick

Kosmo · 03-04-2003, 03:56 PM

I've decided to give up Paczkis. Of course the only day of the year I EVER eat Paczkis is Fat Tuesday, so no biggie really.

I've also decided to give up booze and girls.

BuWHAHAHAHAHAhahahahaaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

Biff the unclean · 03-04-2003, 04:31 PM

As a Christian, I am also going to use this time to learn more about what I believe and why, meditating about my faith and its purpose--useful subjects for Lent.

Wouldn't it have been a better idea to figure out the what and why and the purpose Before you started believing?

03-04-2003, 02:13 PM	#1
Ensign Steve Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Augusta, Georgia, United States Posts: 1,235	What are you giving up for Lent? Just Kidding! sorry, I just couldn't resist.

03-04-2003, 02:21 PM	#4
Bill Snedden Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,597	Lenten sacrifice... Jesus...

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

03-04-2003, 02:16 PM	#2
Luiseach Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: limbo Posts: 986	lmao!!! :notworthy

03-04-2003, 02:20 PM	#3
Ab_Normal Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,842	I gave up Catholicism for Lent a while back... I like Lent. My sister, and therefore her children, give up television every year for Lent. So I get to pick on my nieces and nephew about all the cool TV shows they're missing. chortle Ah, tormenting teenagers; one of the good things about being an aunt.

03-04-2003, 02:34 PM	#5
Cthulhu Guest Posts: n/a	Lentils. ducks hail of rotten fruit

03-04-2003, 02:36 PM	#6
wildernesse Veteran Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,578	Actually, I am observing Lent--which will be new for me. I'm giving up eating out at restaurants. I like to cook, we're not rolling in the dough--and it will give me a chance to think about nourishment and what I fill my body and life with. Am I neglecting important things--like my health and well-being--in the name of convenience? Am I speeding thru the short span of time I have without taking time to enjoy myself and be fulfilled? Am I wasteful? I think that Lent serves a good purpose because it is a time of reflection--and I think that too often people rush around and don't take time to think about their actions and their purposes. As a Christian, I am also going to use this time to learn more about what I believe and why, meditating about my faith and its purpose--useful subjects for Lent. --tibac A serious comment for this thread, and a silly comment for the other, more serious thread, JenniferD. Which way is up?

03-04-2003, 02:49 PM	#8
I ate Pascal's Wafer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 1,460	Hmm. What to give up? I gave up religion last time. I know, I'll give up unsweetened tea!! -Nick

03-04-2003, 03:56 PM	#9
Kosmo Regular Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 255	I've decided to give up Paczkis. Of course the only day of the year I EVER eat Paczkis is Fat Tuesday, so no biggie really. I've also decided to give up booze and girls. BuWHAHAHAHAHAhahahahaaha!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-04-2003, 04:31 PM	#10
Biff the unclean Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: an inaccessible island fortress Posts: 10,638	As a Christian, I am also going to use this time to learn more about what I believe and why, meditating about my faith and its purpose--useful subjects for Lent. Wouldn't it have been a better idea to figure out the what and why and the purpose Before you started believing?

Freethought & Rationalism Archive

The archives are read only.