In some beliefs, the gods were to reveal their teaching only after a fast

(Omar) #1

Fasting is an incient practice in almost all beliefs and relesions.

It may vary only in the details, but all incient man believe in the healing powers of fasting.

interesting read.

#2

Interesting article. Fasting may be one of our best tools for proactive health maintenance into old age. I’ve decided that a monthly 3-4 day fast paired with 19-5 daily IF and keto macros is my best hedge against decrepitude as I climb through my 60s. So far, so good :blush:

(Ken) #3

Ah, the “Altered State” so you can commune with the Gods. (or demons, depending on your intentions). Alcohol, drugs, and various methods of physical deprivation were popular also. The plains Indian Sun Dance is a good example.

(Omar) #4

lol

I would love to talk to God

But there are too many of them. I am not sure which one is genuine one :smiling_imp:

#5

“This kind cometh not out but by prayer and fasting.” God’s prescription for epilepsy. Yeah, fasting is definitely a spiritual experience. Jesus was in the tomb and then rose after 3 days. The first 3 days of a fast are always the hardest because of the massive detoxification. But then on the 4th or 5th day energy usually comes back and things go smoother. Fasting can be akin to a death and resurrection.