
Why Fasting Is Good for Democracy
Zealots at the Gate
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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