Back when I was in high school, around the age of 16 I found myself somewhat religious. Over the years following I found myself trying to find where I stand with God. I soon became more involved with having a relationship with God, and this was due to the help of some fellow friends. I started to like the one girl that was helping me become more spiritual, and thus developing a relationship with God. Soon I became less involved with the bible study group which I attended, and soon after that I left the group.

I was in marching band when I was involved in the group, being in 11th grade. Now I went into the 12th grade, now not being in marching band, I found myself still thinking I was spiritual. After high school I started to go to college, and later found myself going to a bible study group with someone I knew. It seemed to not be my kind of thing, as the person (an adult, very active in a church) leading the study seemed to be very biased. I thought this was rather un-Christan like and found myself quiting the group.

Over time I prayed less and less, but during April it became a all time low. Now I seemed to not have a faith, not believing in any form of a higher power. Recently I started to mock certain preachers on t.v. (Jim Baker), as he used to be a crook who was once in jail for quite some time. I considered him a thief and that he was just trying to sell religious items on t.v. Over the past week I started to pray, asking for any sign of a higher power. I have done this a few times over the week, and haven't seen or thought of anything that would pertain to there being a higher power.

Now the whole reason I decided to talk about this is that I am considering doing something I never really have done before. No not killing myself or hurting myself in anyway, but that of fasting. Fasting is taking something out of your life to bring yourself to a better relationship with a God of a religion. I am trying to see if I should go through with doing a fast for up to 3 days, and praying for any kind of sign. I still see there being no God atm or form of a higher power, but I am willing to give it one last shot.

What I ask of you is not to flame, but if you would like to share your opinions go right ahead. I am thinking of starting this on Monday of next week. Not eating solids or liquids for a few days, just drinking water and praying.

You mean for lent? A couple years ago I gave up soda for God, back when I had more faith. I haven't drank any soda since Dec 26, 2004

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You mean for lent? A couple years ago I gave up soda for God, back when I had more faith. I haven't drank any soda since Dec 26, 2004

I may be catholic, but I don't see things that narrow... I don't think the pope's infallible, for example... that's just made-up bullshit :evil:

Evangelical (Sp?) Free Churches for me.  Used to attend a baptist one, but we left for some issuse that had arisen.

I was religous for a time, and according to all popular belif still am to a point. I belive in a slightly higher power when it is needed, but as science becomes more and more advanced I find that this higher power isn't needed to explain anyhting.

And fasting for 3 days sounds like a great idea! (especially when you choose to do it) go ahead! Have fun! Don't pass out! and keep it under 5 days please, because I fasted for 7 days and had to be rushed to the hospital.

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Edit: Is this a sign?>?!?!?! http://imageshack.us

Now, I am a solid Catholic and I see God's response to all my prayers, however I must point out one thing:

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Recently I started to mock certain preachers on t.v. (Jim Baker), as he used to be a crook who was once in jail for quite some time. I considered him a thief and that he was just trying to sell religious items on t.v.