Fasting helps to recover from impotence, mental feebleness and lowered vitality

What in the world. This is a really long thread. Shoooot.

 

Oh just talking about food, religion, science and sexuality, you know. The usual stuff

 

I go on vacation and you guys start a 180 message thread. LOL.

 

I can honestly say that, through my 18 years of schooling, I have never had a teacher say anything remotely close to, "The teacher taught out to eat five times a day, that cow milk was not a problem, that masturbation and sex can be practiced in excesses without consequences. No matter the signals body gives us, we must eat, even if we are not hungry, we shall drink 3 litres of water everyday, otherwise we die of dehydration". So, I doubt it's common knowledge.

 

What do you expect..it's a Clumsy thread!

 

With regards to sexuality.. The best stance is always respect and tolerance.
I have a very good gay friend, known him for years. Whilst I've told him to his face in debates I as straight man find the homosexual act not my idea of fun, I appreciate him for him, rather than what he gets up to in his private life. As long as no one is hurt, where is the harm, I think.

 

I'd just like to precise what I said; when I said "don't be the bad guy", I absolutely wasn't talking about the ideas or principles. I was talking about the method. Trying to force your opinion on someone makes you unpopular and people have more of a tendency to avoid you. It's all I meant. Perhaps you don't mind yourself, but it's like having an unpopular opinion you know. Again, regarding your beliefs, even though I disagree, I respect them. I do not think you are a "bad guy", or even "evil", just because of your beliefs and opinions. I've been judged way too much to judge myself. I don't know your deepest fears, the reasons you think like this. If I was a mother, and a murderer slaughtered my child. My first reaction would be hate, pain, not understanding. but afterwards I'll forgive him, may it take years. Because even God forgives, and by judging, I'm placing myself to be better than God. And that's one of a big sin. Again, that's how I see it. I regret and ask you to forgive me if something I have said hurt you in any way. I did not wish you to think that I believe you are a bad guy. If you want to me retract my words and edit my post, I'll certainly do it.

 

I think you have a common misconception Thackeray - that anybody who is gay is doing "the homosexual act" (a euphemism for anal intercourse between men). Has it not occurred to you that plenty of homosexuals do not do this anyway? Some opt for just mutual masturbation; oral sex; a combination of the two or none of them. Yes, plenty of homosexuals do not have any sexual contact with other men. Maybe they haven't found the right person yet, maybe it is forbidden in their religion (e.g. Islam), or for personal reasons, they choose to remain celibate. So, don't assume that "the homosexual act" defines all men with same sex attraction.

 

Yeah I agree with that. Even though 80 times seems a bit extreme haha. But I get the point. Is there like, a ratio of fast days / days required to break the fast? If you fast for two days for example. Should the breaking fast phase last two days too?

 

I will not get more involved in this debate. Respect and peace to all I say, except one-legged, crossed-eyed, cross-dressing, Bavarian nazis (I hate those guys).

No, I will agree with what you've said. Love is love. There are different ways of showing it, whether you're straight or gay.

 

lol

 

I really would like to start a fast - just to prove myself my limits. But my first and foremost priority is running, and I don't want my training to clash with my fast, especially if I register for a race. I run 5 times a week. Would it be advisable for me to start a fast (also knowing that I try to lose weight), or isn't it not an option for the moment? Thank you for your answer.

 

Do not fast and exercise, it is not good for you. I'm speaking from experience.

I would wait at one day for every day of fasting before you begin exercising. You should wait until your digestive system is up and running again before you start putting large demands on your body.