so I'm just wondering...

[laurainlimbo]

I just saw someone reply to that "writer's block" question stating that they are giving up LJ and blogging for Lent.

So that got me wondering if anyone on my f'list is Catholic, and giving up anything for Lent.

Is anyone giving up blogging or LJ?

Good thing I'm not Catholic - I don't think I could give up anything for 40 days, especially LJ!

someone else replied to the writer's block question that they were giving up food! haha that's funny - I guess they have a death wish?

that is all...

Comments

[hue126.livejournal.com]

I'm Catholic. It's funny, I used to always think it was strictly a Catholic practice, but I've learned that it is for Christian faiths. I guess it's really just been habit to give things up for Lent. I did hear on the radio that some people are giving up Facebook for 40 days. Seemed a little odd to me. As I was taught, you give up something important in your life (not just junk food or stuff that's bad for you) as a way to emulate Christ's journey through the desert, where he was tempted by Satan. That may be incorrect, as I haven't checked into it much during my formative years. But it's how I practice the faith.

I'm giving up sending out texts. People can still text me, but I just won't reply. I figure it would help decrease the charges on my phone bill since my texting has picked up in the last couple of months and it's been outlawed while driving in California (which I've been doing from time to time). So that helps.

And yes, it is sacrilege to do the practice and not believe in any faith. It would just be mocking those who already do it regularly.

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I have trouble enough texting when I'm just sitting - I wonder how anyone can do it while driving:) i finally bought a bluetooth so i can talk while driving - the fine here is $500 if you're caught without hands-free devices.

I'm not religious, but I think the idea of giving up something that is important in your life seems more valuable - but then I wonder what that would be.