fasting in itself helps us to get our spirits attuned to God. Fasting helps us position ourselves spiritually to hear God – to listen to Him.  fasting doesn’t get God to listen to us; it gets us to listen to God  It’s a spiritual exercise also; it’s a form of self-denial, where you’re able to subdue your flesh, subdue your appetites, and then you can listen to voice of the Spirit of God within you. So, that’s why fasting is important. in prayer. It helps your focus; it strengthens your resolve,

You made a good point.

What about somebody that has a medical condition like ulcer, should he go ahead to fast and what will be the implications considering his case

what do you say about the fact that alot of pple fast cos they think, fasting makes them holy enough for God to answer their prayers. Does fasting contribute in God answering our prayers or it helps us to recieve answers to our prayers.

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kynach:

What about somebody that has a medical condition like ulcer, should he go ahead to fast and what will be the implications considering his case

First of all everything we do as Christians is by faith so for a patient with ulcer it's up to you ,also what your doctor says,
But then medical studies have shown that fasting actually cures ulcer.

Azibalua:

First of all everything we do as Christians is by faith so for a patient with ulcer it's up to you ,also what your doctor

So when the guy dies, you'll turn around and say his faith wasn't enough or he didnt fast well.

Azibalua:

First of all everything we do as Christians is by faith so for a patient with ulcer it's up to you ,also what your doctor says,
But then medical studies have shown that fasting actually cures ulcer.

I am curious about about the medical studies that have shown that fasting cures ulcers. What are your sources, or is this lying for Jesus?
It would be better if you stopped making unsubstatiated statements.

Zodiac61:

I am curious about about the medical studies that have shown that fasting cures ulcers. What are your sources, or is this lying for Jesus?
It would be better if you stopped making unsubstatiated statements.

You can check this out,
http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-for-healing/fasting-stomach_ulcers

Azibalua:

You can check this out,
http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-for-healing/fasting-stomach_ulcers

This is your source!!!!!
I am shocked and surprised that a "medical scientist" accepts this as a source for such an insane and dangerous proposition.
This is woo upon woo - serious pseudo-science.

Azibalua:

First of all everything we do as Christians is by faith so for a patient with ulcer it's up to you ,also what your doctor says,
But then medical studies have shown that fasting actually cures ulcer.

Fundies say the darndest things. Lol

Zodiac61:

This is your source!!!!!
I am shocked and surprised that a "medical scientist" accepts this as a source for such an insane and dangerous proposition.
This is woo upon woo - serious pseudo-science.

Information: science deals with a lot of research, I said medical studies, what medical studies have showm,not that the research is ended
Also I am sure you understand the cause of stomach ulcer in the first place and the mechanisms involved in causing it if you do then I should also believe that that you know that when you fast you stop the intake of these acid that aggravate ulcer,
But I also said ask your doctor,maybe I should have said ask your pastor. Since this is a religious thread,you can move over to the health section where there already is a thread on this issue and air your views there,but for now it is good to fast as a Christian which brings me to the question
Are you one?

@Asibalua,
Continue to try to pull the wool over people's eyes. All I see is dishonesty in your position. As a 'medical scientist' you should really know better than to recommend something that can kill.
Since when did pastors become doctors?
As I said, lying for Jesus.

Zodiac61:

@Asibalua,
Continue to try to pull the wool over people's eyes. All I see is dishonesty in your position. As a 'medical scientist' you should really know better than to recommend something that can kill.
Since when did pastors become doctors?
As I said, lying for Jesus.

1. Answer the question sir.
2. There are pastors who are also professional doctors
3. Pastors are spiritual people and do not need medical knowledge to counsel people on what to do,life is spiritual

Azibalua:

1. Answer the question sir.
2. There are pastors who are also professional doctors
3. Pastors are spiritual people and do not need medical knowledge to counsel people on what to do,life is spiritual

Keep digging that hole for yourself. All you had to do was admit that your statement about ulcers and fasting is not only wrong, but very dangerous. I know that a lot of people are unable or unwilling to let the truth come between them and their god. You appear to be one of those persons.
Not only are you willing to lie for Jesus, you are also willing to let people seriously harm themselves or even die for Jesus.
What qualifications does a pastor have to give medical advice?
May I also say that my beliefs, or lack thereof, are irrelevant to the issue that you raised.
If you are really are a 'medical scientist' (whatever that means), I am very sorry for those who consult you in a professional capacity.
In the meantime, we are done.

Zodiac61:

Keep digging that hole for yourself. All you had to do was admit that your statement about ulcers and fasting is not only wrong, but very dangerous. I know that a lot of people are unable or unwilling to let the truth come between them and their god. You appear to be one of those persons.
Not only are you willing to lie for Jesus, you are also willing to let people seriously harm themselves or even die for Jesus.
What qualifications does a pastor have to give medical advice?
May I also say that my beliefs, or lack thereof, are irrelevant to the issue that you raised.
If you are really are a 'medical scientist' (whatever that means), I am very sorry for those who consult you in a professional capacity.
In the meantime, we are done.

Ha ha ha I laugh