Can dieting be a substitute for religion?
825549
Sure, both systems praise restriction.
203576
Sure just in moderation.  Just to go abit off subject if nichill18 studied her Bible she would know that animals do not have souls.  If they did they wouldn't be so tasty.  :  )
218043
It depends what you mean by starving, and for how long.\n\nMany religions practice limited starving, or fasting, for the purpose of trying to increase ones mental or spiritual will.\n\nBut long term would be murder. lol
898853
of course. Religion is based on morality, and how much you show your love for god, not on what you wear.
744666
Not nearly as well as traditional diet and exercise.  Sorry, but that's the truth. Best of luck.
703469
Self-Worship instead of God.
891287
Again, good point. Religion is the great distraction...
704997
increase your metabelism eat many small healthy meals. water celery and apples are always good they take more cal to digest than they give you.
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I went to Overeaters Anonymous--is that the same thing? It's the eating branch of AA.\n\nI didn't like it.  I'm not religious and all the god and prayer stuff turned me off.
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No, practicing your religion does.  Anyone can talk, but living by the creed of your religion, everyday, is a proof of faith.\n\n(Nice question, by the way)
708944
religion maybe......but not spiritual thinking.
854062
set your mind on godly things, not on earthly things.
301826
I think its healthy..expecially if you don't have a significant other. Not sure if religions forbid it, I sure hope not, because we all do it....
1048826
We can change worship styles, but I don't think we should change religion. If we do that, people will just mold religion to accomodate what they want. However, this will just be wasted time on a religion they made up.
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My goodness, do you realize you are blaming religions, the one set of groups who are really trying to change these conditions?  If we removed all religion and their followers, would you really trust the remnent of mankind to run things?\n\nOh, I agree, religions are often superstitious short-cuts to what could be a reasoned, scientific, socially conscious life.  However, I don't trust you are most human beings to live such a life.  I suspect you would revert to "me, Me, ME!", and without the social constraints of religion would put little thought into your own behavior.\n\nI'd love an ordered, reasoned society.\n\nI don't think we are ready for it.  Religions are a great bandaid until we get a real cure.\n\nGive them credit for the last couple of milenium.
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Well, arguing gives you something to do...you know...pass the time.  I would think believing in religion would be quite boring, unless you're a bible thumping Christian conservative who goes door to door passing out church flyers.  It's close...really close.
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quit atheism or quit religion? be more specific