Guest Guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I was wondering. I have 'given up' swearing and it is DELETED killing me lol. Also, I am making a real effort to be a more patient person. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest . Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'll let you know when Lent starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jumperjoe Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 giving up is not the issue..it's what you're going to do during lent that will make a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dude Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am giving up reading AFC (a foolish catholic) posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Rainbow colored underwear and leisure suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Pornography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'll let you know when Lent starts. it started wednesday. hello? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest . Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 it started wednesday. hello? Not for everyone. There are TWO different Easter Sundays on this planet and their Lents start at different dates. Hello? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 it started wednesday. hello? Easter is termed a movable Christian holy day because it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. Easter falls at some point between late March and late April each year (early April to early May in Eastern Christianity), following the cycle of the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A Reasonable Atheist Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 If it is important to give something up to show your devotion to the flying spaghetti monster, why not do it year round? It seems quite arbitrary to pick these 40 days for your "no chocolate" "no beer" "no swearing" attempts. Maybe this is just the reaffirmation of the new years resolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Easter is termed a movable Christian holy day because it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. Easter falls at some point between late March and late April each year (early April to early May in Eastern Christianity), following the cycle of the moon. Actually, I'm a little lost on that myself. Why is it so early this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm a catholic priest and even though it was tough, I gave up alterboys.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfMan Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Actually, I'm a little lost on that myself. Why is it so early this year? It's just that due to the cycle of the full moon etc (any Wolfman is an expert on full moon information you know), this year Western Easter just happens to fall on the second-earliest day it possibly can. It's all explained here http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpde...asterchange.htm Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepless in Hillcrest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's just that due to the cycle of the full moon etc (any Wolfman is an expert on full moon information you know), this year Western Easter just happens to fall on the second-earliest day it possibly can. It's all explained here http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpde...asterchange.htm Wolf Thanks for the link. That Fairchild chick looks pretty hot...or is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm giving up Catholicism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's just that due to the cycle of the full moon etc (any Wolfman is an expert on full moon information you know), this year Western Easter just happens to fall on the second-earliest day it possibly can. It's all explained here http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpde...asterchange.htm Wolf Shouldn't you call yourself MEERCAT MAN???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I am just giving up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navin R Johnson Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 If it is important to give something up to show your devotion to the flying spaghetti monster, why not do it year round? It seems quite arbitrary to pick these 40 days for your "no chocolate" "no beer" "no swearing" attempts. Maybe this is just the reaffirmation of the new years resolution. Maybe you should do a little research before you mock. Lent, in most Christian denominations, is the forty-day liturgical season of fasting and prayer before Easter. The forty days represent the time Jesus spent in the desert, where, according to the Bible, he endured temptation by Satan. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer—through prayer, penitence, almsgiving and self-denial—for the annual commemoration of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, as celebrated during Holy Week, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. I can respect your beliefs or non beliefs in this case. I do not feel the need to mock you or make light of your position. So I would appreciate it if you could do the same. This time of year is a solemn celebration for christians. it reaffirms our beliefs that Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In that idea we refrain from something that we enjoy to offer our sacrifice to him. The whole idea of giving up soda or beer or chocolate has evolved into a token or even a joke from the inital meaning of personal sacrifice. It became a lot easier to say "no i am not doing anything extra or special for lent, i will just give up chocolate." Again please don't mock or make light of something that the majority of people living in the US believe in. And we will respect your position as well. And regardless, I will keep you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navin R Johnson Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I am just giving up! don't give up BTK you guys are doing a great job...and for what it's worth...the new site is fantastic. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy the Kid Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 It's a little late to give up now! I wasn't refering to BCV, just tired from this past week! Thanks for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Church!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Guestinger Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I gave up giving up things. Nothing like equating the restriction of sweets or alcohol to hanging on a cross. Mmmmm, blasphemy! BTW, I'm not a religious person either, I just think it's funny that people "suffer" for 40 days but are hunkey dorey for the other 325 days/year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sick & tired Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm not a Catholic, but I am giving up something or rather giving up on someone! Been put through the wringer by him ENOUGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest down n d dumps Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I'm not a Catholic, but I am giving up something or rather giving up on someone! Been put through the wringer by him ENOUGH! I'm giving up BCVoice. ugh darn well there goes that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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