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Lent.

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Anti_Steeze
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So its that time of year again. Just wondering what, if anything, the other Christian's of NS are giving up for Lent this year.

I plan on sacrificing soda and ordering food late night(aka drunk food which, will also be coupled with eating healthier in general). Also debating whether or not I want to give up masturbation, too. I think it'd be cool if I could pull it off but idk if I can hold off for that long.

This year is a little bit more important to me anyways as my 21st birthday falls on Easter Sunday (April 8) so I feel like keeping true to my sacrifices for Lent are a little more important as I plan on doing a fair amount of "sinning" at the conclusion of Lent.

Also, last year's thread on got off topic really fast so I please ask that you keep your "fuck religion", "there is no god", etc. comments to yourselves. Its all just disrespectful and unnecessary.
If you dont have anything positive to contribute, dont contribute at all.
Feb 21 2012 11:17AM
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Ski_the_east01
Posts: 5203 - Karma: 2,306
Never understood this whole thing...giving up some sugary substance or carbonated beverage because some guy died centuries ago? not seein the connection
Feb 21 2012 11:20AM
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theater.thug
Posts: 441 - Karma: 671
Well this threads off to a good start.
Feb 21 2012 11:21AM
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Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
PANCAKES FOR DINNER TONIGHT!!!
Feb 21 2012 11:22AM
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Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
You don't need to be Christian to give something up, it can be good for you. I will not be giving anything up lul
Feb 21 2012 11:23AM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
sacrifices?





inb4 religious shityphoon
Feb 21 2012 11:24AM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51795 - Karma: 164,187
I'm giving up masturbation
Feb 21 2012 11:26AM
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Panchuk
Posts: 1610 - Karma: 356
It's funny cause masturbation is a sin. You're going to hell.
Feb 21 2012 11:43AM
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[hamnuts]
Posts: 2356 - Karma: 439
I'm gonna lay off the junk food too. It's getting close to bikini season
Feb 21 2012 11:50AM
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e_strapp
Posts: 1116 - Karma: 212
fish fry's is what I look forward too
Feb 21 2012 11:51AM
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notadoctor
Posts: 408 - Karma: 663
I usually give up smoking weed and drinking for lent. my 21st birthday is the end of march though so I will probably take that day off. Lent after parties are always the rowdiest after no drinking/smoking for 40 days.
Feb 21 2012 11:51AM
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Amadeus.
Posts: 3050 - Karma: 382
Its disrespectful to say that anyone who doesn't believe in your religion is condemned to eternal torture. So fuck christianity and fuck god.
Feb 21 2012 11:52AM
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.AR6rider.
Posts: 15976 - Karma: 8,799
I'm giving up being Jewish.
Feb 21 2012 11:52AM
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fujarome
Posts: 8630 - Karma: 1,561
I'm planning on giving up hardcore drugs and binge drinking before noon on weekdays.
Feb 21 2012 11:53AM
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Lucas
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 1,575
im giving up on giving up
Feb 21 2012 11:57AM
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eldridge
Posts: 2272 - Karma: 47
much like Tosh, im giving up my frequent abortions card
Feb 21 2012 12:08PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
I am giving up auto asphyxiation while masturbating for lent. Feel like every time I am choking my self while jerking off and screaming HAIL SATAN god isnt too stoked.
Feb 21 2012 12:12PM
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.boz
Posts: 456 - Karma: 192
I'm actually giving up
Feb 21 2012 12:32PM
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.boz
Posts: 456 - Karma: 192
FUCK YOU MOBILE INWAS GOING TO SAY MASTURBATION
Feb 21 2012 12:33PM
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EastCoast315
Posts: 3136 - Karma: 137
I'm giving up debating religious nuts. Enjoy your holiday!
Feb 21 2012 12:39PM
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bdowning
Posts: 1630 - Karma: 243
Swearing.
Feb 21 2012 1:43PM
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pmo1210
Posts: 765 - Karma: 25
I think the idea of giving up something works well for kids, but as you grow older, other things become more important to focus on. It is a time for reflection and contemplation, so it's easy for us to just give up stuff so we can understand it's impact on us.

HOWEVER, my proposal for this year is to spend the next 40 days caring. i.e. giving a shit. If you don't know what you care about, then figure it out. I wrote a further post on it on my website Are We Failing Ourselves?
Feb 22 2012 2:38PM
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.AR6rider.
Posts: 15976 - Karma: 8,799
Ooo maybe I'll give up trolling/being an ass on NS. How long do you think I'll make it?
Feb 22 2012 2:45PM
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*Bird
Posts: 1895 - Karma: 316
fast food
Feb 22 2012 2:48PM
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theBearJew
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I might give up lent for lent. :D
Feb 22 2012 2:50PM
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