Lent

[ddw78]

Anyone giving anything up for lent this year?

I'm using it to kick-start my fitness and get back into (regular) jogging/running, by giving up chocolate, crisps... and the booze!

I've also signed up for this - www.40acts.org.uk

[Cirrus]

Anyone giving anything up for lent this year?

I'm using it to kick-start my fitness and get back into (regular) jogging/running, by giving up chocolate, crisps... and the booze!

I've also signed up for this - www.40acts.org.uk

Organised religion.

[walkerwek1958]

Having had to give up several things recently on medical advice I`m in no mood to relinquish my remaining pleasures!

Paul

[Bristolian]

Abstemiousness leads to smugness leads (fairly directly of course...) to mental anguish, social breakdown, rioting etc.

I'd carry on normally if I were you.

[guinea]

Whatever you give up, ensure you post it on facebook so everyone knows.

[bonzo697]

Buying fountain pens. It's got a bit out of control recently.

[mutanthands]

Unless you're giving up Facebook, of course. :)

[Velorum]

I had to give up alcohol on Drs orders last year so I think that this should exempt me from any additional 'giving up things you really like' for some time

[Tony]

Papist superstition and Pharissean displays of piety.

[RJK35]

Wot's lent? (to borrow a phrase)

[snowman]

Wonga loans...

M.

[Harry Tuttle]

Nowt. When God resolves the problem of evil and takes a bit more care of his/her or it's creation then I might take more notice of what his/her or it's representatives have to say. Until then...

[Jim W]

I've heard of New Year resolutions.. But Lent! Gimme a break.

[sestrel]

Im giving up buying watches for Lent, this is mainly due to having to give up possessing any money.

[tempfort]

Unwind with a pint or two in our own virtual pub. Friendly banter and clean jokes please and no politics or religion.

[markrlondon]

Anyone giving anything up for lent this year?

Giving up.

[Josh B]

Papist superstition and Pharissean displays of piety.

what on earth do pharisees have to do with lent?

[Cirrus]

what on earth do pharisees have to do with lent?

I think it is a reference to their strict observances of pointless traditions... but it doesn't really fit, or rather there are others that fit better.

[Tony]

what on earth do pharisees have to do with lent?

It's a Biblical reference. It refers to public displays of self-righteous piety.

Hope that helps.

[Wild Rumpus]

I'm giving up abstinence.

[Tomw2000]

Not specifically for Lent - but March I am giving up; sugar, refined carbs, booze and dairy products.

It's proving to be quite challenging so far.....but I am coping....just....

http://whole30.com/

[Josh B]

It's a Biblical reference. It refers to public displays of self-righteous piety.

Hope that helps.

I am indebted to you. So the pharisees invented Lent - is that it?

[forpetesake]

I'm giving up TZ-UK - starting tomorrow.

[Atlantic]

I'm giving up caring

[Josh B]

I think I might give up the Gloria and hallelujah...