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Has anyone here been on the Daniel Fast

Diakonos

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If so...

What did you eat or not eat? I would like to compare your guidlines with the guidlines I received.
 
some info on the Daniel Fast would be nice for those of us who have never heard of it.
 
ForemanRules said:
some info on the Daniel Fast would be nice for those of us who have never heard of it.

Sure thing.
(what to Eat)

Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley

Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed
Peas

Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boy-
senberries, Cantelope, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Rasberries, Strawberries, Tangeloes, Tangerines, Watermelon

Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts

Liquids: Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% All-Natural Fruit Juices, 100% All Natural Vegetable Juices

(what to Avoid)

Meat
White Rice
Fried Foods
Caffeine
Carbonated Beverages
Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
Refined Sugar
Sugar Substitutes
White Flour and All Products Using It
Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products
Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco products
 
myCATpowerlifts said:
So basically no protein??

...and that is what I am struggling with. My Pastor has called the entire congretion to this fast for 3 weeks. I strength train. There is not a lot of protein built into this fast. So...

I am looking for ways to get more protein without violating the guidlines of the fast.
No meat, poultry, milk, eggs, sodium, additives & preservatives.
Many of the protein supplments on the market are high in sodium, and sugars.

Any suggestions.
 
It's a Christian based "fast".... no meat.

http://www.gotquestions.org/Daniel-fast.html

Doesn't necessarily mean no protein.
I guess it's going to involve how strict your interpretation of no meat and wine for 3 weeks is going to be.

eggs might be out depending on your interpretation of meat but I think milk and possibly soy (I know not you best option, but it might be your only option) are okay.

I don't know much about the fast nor have I tried it I had to "google it".
 
How is that a fast? A fast means you don't eat anything.

If you add meat to the list of things you can eat, then it would look like a good well balanced diet.
 
Ouch, no eggs that suxs :(

Looks like soy is it. Soy milk, tofu, soy based protein powder (whey is out).
some protein in oats and nuts, grains, beans....not much but it's there.

Why would your pastor knock out milk :hmmm: ah well, you do what you can.
 
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NeilPearson said:
How is that a fast? A fast means you don't eat anything.

There are many types of fast. This particular one was inspired by the pophet Daniel who refused to partake in the King's royal diet. He fasted from meat, wine and "tasty" or flavorful foods.
 
NeilPearson said:
How is that a fast? A fast means you don't eat anything.

There are many types of fasts. This particular one was inspired by the pophet Daniel who refused to partake in the King's royal diet. He fasted from meat, wine and "tasty" or savory foods.
 
Diakonos said:
...and that is what I am struggling with. My Pastor has called the entire congretion to this fast for 3 weeks. I strength train. There is not a lot of protein built into this fast. So...

I am looking for ways to get more protein without violating the guidlines of the fast.
No meat, poultry, milk, eggs, sodium, additives & preservatives.
Many of the protein supplments on the market are high in sodium, and sugars.

Any suggestions.
Forbidding meat is talked about in the bible...........its a sin to do so and the sign of a false religion.....ask your pastor about the Doctrine of Devils and the mention of forbidding meat....................love to hear him talk his way out of this one. :laugh:
 
ForemanRules said:
Forbidding meat is talked about in the bible...........its a sin to do so and the sign of a false religion.....ask your pastor about the Doctrine of Devils and the mention of forbidding meat....................love to hear him talk his way out of this one. :laugh:

I believe this is true. Eating meat is how our brains evolved, thus eliminating the Neanderthals and producing Cro-magnons ( I think )

Without meat, we wouldn't have been able to evolve to the point of understanding the bible...Or writing or reading...
 
I would just not do the fast. There is no biblical support for you doing it just because Daniel did it. His situation was much different than yours. Was religion is this?
 
NeilPearson said:
What is your goal with doing this fast?

The overall goal for my church is preparation for our season of aquisition and growth.

ForemanRules said:
Forbidding meat is talked about in the bible...........its a sin to do so and the sign of a false religion.....ask your pastor about the Doctrine of Devils and the mention of forbidding meat....................love to hear him talk his way out of this one. :laugh:

I would be curious to know, where in the Bible it says this. :hmmm:
 
Diakonos said:
...and that is what I am struggling with. My Pastor has called the entire congretion to this fast for 3 weeks. I strength train. There is not a lot of protein built into this fast. So...

I am looking for ways to get more protein without violating the guidlines of the fast.
No meat, poultry, milk, eggs, sodium, additives & preservatives.
Many of the protein supplments on the market are high in sodium, and sugars.

Any suggestions.
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-5. It tells us that ???in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils???commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.???
 
Diakonos said:
I would be curious to know, where in the Bible it says this. :hmmm:

1 Timothy
Chapter 4

1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the last times some will turn away from the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and demonic instructions
2
through the hypocrisy of liars with branded consciences.
3
They forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected when received with thanksgiving,
5
for it is made holy by the invocation of God in prayer. 2
 
ForemanRules said:
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-5. It tells us that ???in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils???commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.???

Our Pastor isn't asking us to permantly obstain from meat. Nor does she suggest that there is something inherently evil about eating it. The fast is only for 21 days. :laugh:
 
Diakonos said:
Our Pastor isn't asking us to permantly obstain from meat. Nor does she suggest that there is something inherently evil about eating it. The fast is only for 21 days. :laugh:
I think its best if you believe in Jesus to read his teachings for yourself :rolleyes:
Your pastor is wrong and directly going against the teachings of Jesus............read the bible for yourself.............don't just blindly follow a false teacher :finger:
 
Diakonos said:
Our Pastor isn't asking us to permantly obstain from meat. Nor does she suggest that there is something inherently evil about eating it. The fast is only for 21 days. :laugh:

If there is nothing wrong with eating meat, why do the fast then? I am not clear what it is supposed to accomplish.
 
NeilPearson said:
If there is nothing wrong with eating meat, why do the fast then? I am not clear what it is supposed to accomplish.

Don't get caught up in the meat aspect of the fast. It's not only a fast from meat, but other things as well:
White Rice
Fried Foods
Caffeine
Carbonated Beverages
Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
Refined Sugar
Sugar Substitutes
White Flour and All Products Using It
Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products
Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco products

It's simply another type of fast. Sometimes we do a fruit and juice fast from sun up to sun down (were all we consume for the day is fruit and juice). Some of our members go on an absolute fast or a water only fast for a period of time. It really depends on what the corporate goal of the church is (or individual goal of the member is). In preperation for our new season in our ministry, we our on the Daniel Fast.
 
By the way, the question still stands.

Has anyone else tried this fast?

Holla
 
Diakonos said:
It's simply another type of fast. Sometimes we do a fruit and juice fast from sun up to sun down (were all we consume for the day is fruit and juice). Some of our members go on an absolute fast or a water only fast for a period of time. It really depends on what the corporate goal of the church is (or individual goal of the member is). In preperation for our new season in our ministry, we our on the Daniel Fast.

Just curious... what religion is this?
 
Its a false religion thats for sure!!
 
ForemanRules said:
I think its best if you believe in Jesus to read his teachings for yourself :rolleyes:
Your pastor is wrong and directly going against the teachings of Jesus............read the bible for yourself.............don't just blindly follow a false teacher :finger:

Don't get it twisted friend.

1. I don't blindly follow anyone. I spend a good amount of time studying the scriptures. Which brings me to my second point.
Read 1 Timothy 4:1-5. It tells us that ???in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils???commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.???
2. Jesus didn't teach this, as you claimed earlier in this thread. The apostle Paul said this in a private letter he wrote to Timothy (one of his proteges and sons in the ministry).

With all due respect, you don't know me well enough to pass judgement on what I believe. It would make more sense to ask questions the way that NeilPearson has.
NealPearson said:
Just curious... what religion is this?
I'm Christian.
 
Diakonos said:
Don't get it twisted friend.

1. I don't blindly follow anyone. I spend a good amount of time studying the scriptures. Which brings me to my second point.

2. Jesus didn't teach this, as you claimed earlier in this thread. The apostle Paul said this in a private letter he wrote to Timothy (one of his proteges and sons in the ministry).

With all due respect, you don't know me well enough to pass judgement on what I believe. It would make more sense to ask questions the way that NeilPearson has.

I'm Christian.

Non-denominational? What is the name of the church?

Just curious because most Protestant religions have pretty much abandoned fasting and it is obviously not a lent fast. The only Protestant Christian religion that I have heard of that fasts is some Evangelicals - and that has only been in the last ten years or so.
 
NeilPearson said:
Non-denominational? What is the name of the church?

Just curious because most Protestant religions have pretty much abandoned fasting and it is obviously not a lent fast. The only Protestant Christian religion that I have heard of that fasts is some Evangelicals - and that has only been in the last ten years or so.

United Church of Christ is the denomination of my church.
Zion Temple U.C.C.
 
Diakonos said:
Don't get it twisted friend.

1. I don't blindly follow anyone. I spend a good amount of time studying the scriptures. Which brings me to my second point.

2. Jesus didn't teach this, as you claimed earlier in this thread. The apostle Paul said this in a private letter he wrote to Timothy (one of his proteges and sons in the ministry).

3. With all due respect, you don't know me well enough to pass judgement on what I believe. It would make more sense to ask questions the way that NeilPearson has.

4. I'm Christian.
1. Yes you do
2.Yes he did
3. Yes I do
4. No you're not
 
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