Wow. That is interesting stuff. A lot of Catholics nowadays fast from certain types of foods, meat, or television, news, social media, and have said that they have become more involved in prayer or felt better when avoiding the news or television.
Well you can do it, it's not like it will hurt you somehow, I'm only pointing out that it doesn't really have a precedent in the word about it. I don't think you would receive some sort of spiritual blessing for doing it.Wow. That is interesting stuff. A lot of Catholics nowadays fast from certain types of foods, meat, or television, news, social media, and have said that they have become more involved in prayer or felt better when avoiding the news or television.
I understand. Also, in the Bible, technology like TV and near instantaneous news didn't exist though. But, I understand there is a different between biblical fasting and what people do for Lent in the 21st century. However, both biblical or modern fasting from digital technology have benefits which can help us become closer to God.
I would say the more modern type fasting has benefits for our bodies. The more bible centered fast, as what Jesus did, would be the one that brings you closer to GOD spiritually. We are Christians, so we need to understand what pleases GOD and what doesn't, and I think the more careful we are to His word on things, the more He blesses us.
That is also true. I feel that both types of fasting can benefit us spiritually, though the biblical type is more effective.
Well anytime we are doing things to sort of purge our body of waste and such, it is better. To climb up closer to GOD spiritually though takes more than just fasting. You'll find that worship brings you the closest.
Agreed 100% Worship is the most effective of all
