Religious fasting poll
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The Holy Bible makes quite a few references to fasting (going without food). For instance, Jesus says to fast without complaint or even telling anyone (Matt.6:16-18). Do you fast (voluntarily go without food) as part of your faith? Is it relevant? Is it good for you, spiritually or physically? Give your opinions here.
1. What is your faith or religious belief?
| 50% (1) | I am a Christian | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | I am a Muslim | |
| 50% (1) | I am a Jew | |
| 0% (0) | I am God-fearing, but have no specific faith (e.g. Deist) | |
| 0% (0) | I have another religion | |
| 0% (0) | I am agnostic or atheist |
2 voters have answered this question.
2. Do you sometimes fast (voluntarily go without food) as part of your faith? (For agnostics and atheists, do you fast as part of your life pattern?)
| 0% (0) | Yes, frequently | |
|---|---|---|
| 0% (0) | Yes, sometimes | |
| 100% (2) | Yes, occasionally | |
| 0% (0) | No, never (jump to question 4) |
2 voters have answered this question.
3. For how long do you fast?
| 0% (0) | Up to 12 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (1) | 12-24 hours | |
| 50% (1) | 24-48 hours | |
| 0% (0) | Longer than 48 hours |
2 voters have answered this question.
4. Which of these statements is true of religious fasting? (select all that apply)
| 0% (0) | I am a Christian, and I fast regularly | |
|---|---|---|
| 50% (1) | I am a Christian, and I should fast more often | |
| 0% (0) | I am not a Christian, but I should fast more often | |
| 0% (0) | I am a Muslim, and my fasting is covered by Ramadan | |
| 100% (2) | Fasting is spiritually good for you | |
| 50% (1) | Fasting is physically good for you | |
| 0% (0) | Fasting is spiritually bad for you | |
| 0% (0) | Fasting is physically bad for you | |
| 0% (0) | Fasting is no longer relevant in today's world | |
| 0% (0) | I enjoy eating, and I don't see why I should fast at all | |
| 0% (0) | I often eat when I am not actually hungry |
2 voters have answered this question.
This poll was created on 2003-02-09 17:21:42
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