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Why Fasting Is Good for Democracy

Zealots at the Gate

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The Importance of Fasting in the Protestant Tradition

Protestants fast out of this free desire to really draw near to God and draw near to others. Whereas with Islam, I do get the sense that there is this more of a reward system with with fast. Even like sitting during Ramadan is extra bad, right? Like, yeah, you're definitely not. But yes, I mean, sitting is more frowned upon because in holy months.

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