Popular Post Damien the Leper Posted February 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted February 26, 2020 I know this isn't really an LDS topic but do any of y'all occasionally observe it? I'm giving up politics for for the Lenten Season. 7
Popular Post Hamba Tuhan Posted February 26, 2020 Popular Post Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) I taught at an Anglican school one year, and in the lead-up to Lent, the very devout principal called each staff member in to encourage us to observe the period by fasting from something. I told her I was willing to not consume any coffee or alcohol. I meant it as a joke, but she didn't get it and instead said that she was impressed, so I added that I would also refrain from all sexual behaviour too, thinking that would make my attempt at good-natured humour even more obvious. She told me I didn't need to do anything that extreme. At that point, I realised that, despite knowing my religious affiliation, she had no clue that we as Church members basically 'observe Lent' every day of the year, so I just left it at that. I do wish you the best for the Lenten season! At our school, students were banned from playing at recess during Lent, so it kind of just made us all cranky, including the teachers who were to enforce this rule. The kids were told to spend recess time contemplating their sinful natures instead. Not my favourite memory. Edited February 26, 2020 by Hamba Tuhan 8
Ahab Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 18 minutes ago, Valentinus said: I know this isn't really an LDS topic but do any of y'all occasionally observe it? When I lend something I say I lent it. Otherwise I don't know much about what Lent is all about. 1
Stargazer Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 27 minutes ago, Valentinus said: I know this isn't really an LDS topic but do any of y'all occasionally observe it? I'm giving up politics for for the Lenten Season. I admire your fortitude! I can't give up politics for any season! Too much is happening, and at the moment it is all fun and games. Namely, watching the clown show. A laugh a minute! 1
Ahab Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 20 minutes ago, Hamba Tuhan said: ... she had no clue that we as Church members basically 'observe Lent' every day of the year, so I just left it at that. Oh do tell. What do I do without realizing what I am doing? I observe Lent, you say? Is this something I should Google for more information?
Ahab Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, Stargazer said: I admire your fortitude! I can't give up politics for any season! Too much is happening, and at the moment it is all fun and games. Namely, watching the clown show. A laugh a minute! Ugh. it's depressing. Not funny at all to me. These are the people I have to choose from as the leader of our country. Seriously. No joke. I'd rather just go somewhere else and do something else rather than engage in politics or hear those politicians speak.
CV75 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, Valentinus said: I know this isn't really an LDS topic but do any of y'all occasionally observe it? I'm giving up politics for for the Lenten Season. No but I sometimes explain that the Word of wisdom is like a permanent Lent. 2
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hamba Tuhan said: I taught at an Anglican school one year, and in the lead-up to Lent, the very devout principal called each staff member in to encourage us to observe the period by fasting from something. I told her I was willing to not consume any coffee or alcohol. I meant it as a joke, but she didn't get it and instead said that she was impressed, so I added that I would also refrain from all sexual behaviour too, thinking that would make my attempt at good-natured humour even more obvious. She told me I didn't need to do anything that extreme. At that point, I realised that, despite knowing my religious affiliation, she had no clue that we as Church members basically 'observe Lent' every day of the year, so I just left it at that. I do wish you the best for the Lenten season! At our school, students were banned from playing at recess during Lent, so it kind of just made us all cranky, including the teachers who were to enforce this rule. The kids were told to spend recess time contemplating their sinful natures instead. Not my favourite memory. Gotta say my least favorite thing to contemplate is my sinful nature. On an only slightly related note, I just watched a news conference with President Trump on the coronavirus. The news anchor on Fox had this very distracting black mark on his forehead. I only wondered for a moment before I Googled “Ash Wednesday” and learned that it is today. Edited February 27, 2020 by Scott Lloyd
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 53 minutes ago, CV75 said: No but I sometimes explain that the Word of wisdom is like a permanent Lent. Except that for me, it is no sacrifice. If the Church were to repeal the Word of Wisdom tomorrow, I would not have the least interest in those nasty substances. 1
The Nehor Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 I am not allowing myself any self-pity for 40 days. We'll see how it goes. 4 minutes ago, Scott Lloyd said: Except that for me, it is no sacrifice. If the Church were to repeal the Word of Wisdom tomorrow, I would not have the least interest in those nasty substances. I would probably try a glass of wine at least.....just to see if I like it before the great feast in the Kingdom of Heaven where I hope to be offered it new with the Savior. And I will give up my brain pills (which in most circumstances definitely fall under the Word of Wisdom) the minute someone heals my brain. 2
Ahab Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Scott Lloyd said: Except that for me, it is no sacrifice. If the Church were to repeal the Word of Wisdom tomorrow, I would not have the least interest in those nasty substances. I agree that it is no sacrifice for you, then. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed the taste of wine and beer and rum with Coke and several other mixed drinks, and coffee and iced tea and sometimes hot tea, so giving those up was a real sacrifice for me. If those things are things you don't like anyway, you wouldn't be drinking them anyway, so it's really nothing to give up since you wouldn't be having those things anyway. edited to add: and I was talking about drinks with the regular amount of alcohol in them. I still drink beer and wine but only the very low or no alcohol versions, which are still okay to drink unless you're on a mission with very strict mission rules. Edited February 27, 2020 by Ahab
The Nehor Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ahab said: edited to add: and I was talking about drinks with the regular amount of alcohol in them. I still drink beer and wine but only the very low or no alcohol versions, which are still okay to drink unless you're on a mission with very strict mission rules. Oh wow......someone tossed in a derail grenade. 1
Boanerges Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 Yes, I do a lent observation. Lent is more about getting closer to God than "giving something up." You can give something up as part of your observance but the aim should be that whatever you give up brings you closer to God. Your example of giving up politics may well accomplish that purpose. 2
Ahab Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Nehor said: Oh wow......someone tossed in a derail grenade. That would be you by quoting only that portion of what I said without connecting it to sacrificing some food or drinks like I was talking about. :Lent is partially about sacrifice, as i understand it.
The Nehor Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Ahab said: That would be you by quoting only that portion of what I said without connecting it to sacrificing some food or drinks like I was talking about. :Lent is partially about sacrifice, as i understand it. No, I think it was you stating unequivocally that low alcohol wine and beer are fine under the Word of Wisdom. Do tell! Edited February 27, 2020 by The Nehor 4
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Ahab said: I agree that it is no sacrifice for you, then. I, on the other hand, really enjoyed the taste of wine and beer and rum with Coke and several other mixed drinks, and coffee and iced tea and sometimes hot tea, so giving those up was a real sacrifice for me. If those things are things you don't like anyway, you wouldn't be drinking them anyway, so it's really nothing to give up since you wouldn't be having those things anyway. edited to add: and I was talking about drinks with the regular amount of alcohol in them. I still drink beer and wine but only the very low or no alcohol versions, which are still okay to drink unless you're on a mission with very strict mission rules. Um, beer or wine with any amount of alcohol are not OK to drink, mission rules or not. Edited February 27, 2020 by Scott Lloyd 3
The Nehor Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, Scott Lloyd said: Um, beer or wine with any amount of alcohol are not OK to drink. And they're OFF! 2
mfbukowski Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Ahab said: When I lend something I say I lent it. Otherwise I don't know much about what Lent is all about. You can expect to hear from Scott on that one. 1
MustardSeed Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 LOL I'm dying up in here. Ahab you are a character. 2
Popular Post mfbukowski Posted February 27, 2020 Popular Post Posted February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Ahab said: I still drink beer and wine but only the very low or no alcohol versions, which are still okay to drink unless you're on a mission with very strict mission rules. Well there goes the 5 years without a sin. 5
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Ahab said: Ugh. it's depressing. Not funny at all to me. These are the people I have to choose from as the leader of our country. Seriously. No joke. I'd rather just go somewhere else and do something else rather than engage in politics or hear those politicians speak. You probably ought not vote, then.
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, mfbukowski said: Well there goes the 5 years without a sin. Wait, what? He was claiming to have gone five years without sinning? 🙄
Hamba Tuhan Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 14 minutes ago, mfbukowski said: You can expect to hear from Scott on that one. Lent is the standard past tense of lend. This one time, Ahab is right.
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 26 minutes ago, mfbukowski said: You can expect to hear from Scott on that one. What I’m triggered by is the outlandish assertion that near-beer is permissible under the Word of Wisdom.
Scott Lloyd Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, Hamba Tuhan said: Lent is the standard past tense of lend. This one time, Ahab is right. Not that I would have denied it.
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