Post by: kalan_vod on May 01, 2006, 03:12:00 pm
I was in marching band when I was involved in the group, being in 11th grade. Now I went into the 12th grade, now not being in marching band, I found myself still thinking I was spiritual. After high school I started to go to college, and later found myself going to a bible study group with someone I knew. It seemed to not be my kind of thing, as the person (an adult, very active in a church) leading the study seemed to be very biased. I thought this was rather un-Christan like and found myself quiting the group.
Over time I prayed less and less, but during April it became a all time low. Now I seemed to not have a faith, not believing in any form of a higher power. Recently I started to mock certain preachers on t.v. (Jim Baker), as he used to be a crook who was once in jail for quite some time. I considered him a thief and that he was just trying to sell religious items on t.v. Over the past week I started to pray, asking for any sign of a higher power. I have done this a few times over the week, and haven't seen or thought of anything that would pertain to there being a higher power.
Now the whole reason I decided to talk about this is that I am considering doing something I never really have done before. No not killing myself or hurting myself in anyway, but that of fasting. Fasting is taking something out of your life to bring yourself to a better relationship with a God of a religion. I am trying to see if I should go through with doing a fast for up to 3 days, and praying for any kind of sign. I still see there being no God atm or form of a higher power, but I am willing to give it one last shot.
What I ask of you is not to flame, but if you would like to share your opinions go right ahead. I am thinking of starting this on Monday of next week. Not eating solids or liquids for a few days, just drinking water and praying.
Post by: Spellshaper on May 01, 2006, 10:29:00 pm
I too hvae no "proof" that something higher exists, just personal experiences that make me think "how high were the chances to get out there alive?" and the wonder of life and nature...
I myself fast ever year before easter for 40 days, not everything of course but rather something special. This year it was sweets and all kinds of snacks I fasted.
Just me thoughts...
Post by: kalan_vod on May 02, 2006, 04:53:00 am
Post by: Radical Pi on May 02, 2006, 09:47:00 am
My stance on the existence of higher powers is unclear most of the time, but recently it has been solidifying into a 'yes.'
Post by: Spellshaper on May 02, 2006, 09:50:00 am
| QUOTE (kalan_vod @ May 2 2006, 05:53 PM) |
| You mean for lent? A couple years ago I gave up soda for God, back when I had more faith. I haven't drank any soda since Dec 26, 2004 |
U gave it up permanently?
I don't fast to get some sort of enlightenment, but rather conciously deny myself something to experience other things on a more intense basis...
I myself am of the opinion that god is everywhere... in what we do, feel, hear, taste and see. Sharpening your senses makes it more easier to feel some kind of connection to the outer world, including god. A gap was created between men and god when the first sin ocurred, why not try mending that gap at least a bit?
Post by: rivereye on May 02, 2006, 09:50:00 am
Post by: Spellshaper on May 02, 2006, 09:59:00 am
Post by: rivereye on May 02, 2006, 10:20:00 am
Post by: BCTurk on May 02, 2006, 11:03:00 am
Post by: kalan_vod on May 02, 2006, 12:05:00 pm
| QUOTE (Spellshaper @ May 2 2006, 03:50 PM) |
| U gave it up permanently? |
I just haven't gotten back to drinking pop, I just don't really care about it.
Btw I am not looking sympathy or anything, and I like you guys input so far thanks!
Edit: Is this a sign?>?!?!?!
http://imageshack.us
Post by: Zeromus on May 02, 2006, 12:20:00 pm
And fasting for 3 days sounds like a great idea! (especially when you choose to do it) go ahead! Have fun! Don't pass out! and keep it under 5 days please, because I fasted for 7 days and had to be rushed to the hospital.
Post by: kalan_vod on May 02, 2006, 12:52:00 pm
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on May 03, 2006, 01:59:00 am
| QUOTE (kalan_vod @ May 2 2006, 07:05 PM) |
| Edit: Is this a sign?>?!?!?! http://imageshack.us |
o.o
Post by: shadow on May 03, 2006, 11:28:00 am
lol :lol:
:lol:
Post by: spengo on May 03, 2006, 06:33:00 pm
| QUOTE |
| Recently I started to mock certain preachers on t.v. (Jim Baker), as he used to be a crook who was once in jail for quite some time. I considered him a thief and that he was just trying to sell religious items on t.v. |
OMG I loooooooooooove to make fun of those guys! XD
They say such dumb stuff sometimes and are full of bs imo. Post by: josephmarin on May 10, 2006, 03:50:00 pm
Post by: kalan_vod on May 13, 2006, 04:50:00 pm
Well I decided not to go through with it yet, as I told my mom and the first thing she said was "You know you will get bloated, your not going to loose weight that way.".....I was like "I AM DOING IT FOR THE PURPOSE OF GETTING A BETTER SPIRITUAL CONNECTION!"...w/e, so atm I feel I have a void in my body as if I am longing for a spiritual connection. But I feel as if I don't want to pursue filling the void, as if I enjoy not having a conceise (spelling, it's when you feel bad about something)...
Post by: g28401 on May 13, 2006, 05:29:00 pm
Post by: Ranman on May 13, 2006, 05:39:00 pm
He is a jealous god, He is a just god, and He gets angry too. This does not make Him fallable.
If God gets angry, you better believe it is for a good reason.
Post by: josephmarin on May 13, 2006, 06:06:00 pm
Post by: DJ Omnimaga on May 14, 2006, 02:37:00 am
*xlibman hopes this doesnt start a religious debate <_<
Post by: kalan_vod on May 14, 2006, 11:21:00 am