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What did you give up for Lent?

Deb1010yetagain — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:52:20 GMT

This should be a fairly innocuous discussion. What did you give up for Lent? I'm Jewish so I didn't give up anything. lol

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

ValuSkr — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:56:12 GMT

LOL. We observe Lent but don't give anything up.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Cakers3 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:58:07 GMT

Hi Deb: I gave up nothing. I think folks should focus on their own personal spiritual and earthly growth rather than hope that giving up candy gives them an "in" with "Him".

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MaggieMack — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:58:08 GMT

I gave up giving up anything. I support those who find the process relevant, it's just not what I need to embrace spirit.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Patriot3 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:59:47 GMT

I gave up chocolate and have been pretty good about it. Cheated a couple times, shame on me. Of course, being Catholic, Sundays don't count. Hooray! Do Protestants observe that way?

OP, you're Jewish, so I'll just wish you a Happy Spring.........enjoy!

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

JustJazzmom — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:59:49 GMT

I gave up nothing but have walked 2 miles daily on my treadmill as part of a personal sacrifice.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

LyndaGee — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:01:22 GMT

The Pope said that, besides making a sacrifice, we should try to be nice and helpful to one another. I gave up candy, and I'm working on his other request.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Deb1010yetagain — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:02:33 GMT

@Patriot3 wrote:
I gave up chocolate and have been pretty good about it. Cheated a couple times, shame on me. Of course, being Catholic, Sundays don't count. Hooray! Do Protestants observe that way?

OP, you're Jewish, so I'll just wish you a Happy Spring.........enjoy!

Thank you, @Patriot3

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Noel7 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:05:24 GMT

I don't think giving up something for Lent is typically Protestant, at least not for my denomination.

But I respect those who do, it's a wonderful tradition.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

muttmom — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:07:39 GMT

Ice cream and pretzels, and for me this is BIG.

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GCR18 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:23:12 GMT

I didn't give up anything.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:26:22 GMT

I gave up Lent for Lent. Raised Catholic but now an Atheist.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

truffle — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:57:26 GMT

Lent is a season of the Christian Year where Christians focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God. That works for me and for wondeful family.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

SeaMaiden — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:15:01 GMT

I do not do Lent....I give up plenty all year long just because it is healthy to do so. No religion required.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

SeaMaiden — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:19:22 GMT

@Irshgrl31201 wrote:
I gave up Lent for Lent. Raised Catholic but now an Atheist.

Two thumbs up!

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Noel7 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:22:10 GMT

@truffle wrote:
Lent is a season of the Christian Year where Christians focus on simple living, prayer, and fasting in order to grow closer to God. That works for me and for wondeful family.

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Not all Christian groups observe Lent.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

Catty2 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:32:54 GMT

I gave up burgers and haven't had one yet.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:36:21 GMT

LOL me too so no reason to give up anything

@Deb1010yetagain wrote:
This should be a fairly innocuous discussion. What did you give up for Lent? I'm Jewish so I didn't give up anything. lol

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

sam96 — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:38:49 GMT

I gave up (or am still working on giving up...) the anger I have in my heart towards family that grievously wronged my beautiful mother shortly before she passed.

I figured that this is something I should, as a human being, let go of, since it only hurts me and not them.

Re: What did you give up for Lent?

cater — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 20:53:56 GMT

Sam been trying to come to terms with the same issue you are for 26 years and I can't let it go.