concept   fasting
22 commonsense assertions
Cultures (22) • Western culture (1) • Eastern Orthodox Christian (1) • Western secular culture (1) • Christianity (1) • India (1) • Western Christianity (1) • Western European (1) • spiritual (1) • Mainstream religion (1) • Orthodox Christian culture (1) • Thailand (1) • nutrition science (1) • Coptic community (1) • Eastern Orthodox Church (1) • Greece (1) • Islam in Middle Eastern countries (1) • Modern times (1) • Muslim countries (1) • Ramadan in Islamic culture (1) • Roman Catholicism in Europe (1) Sikh culture (1) • mainstream society (1) • more
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1 fasting Western culture In Western culture, fasting is practiced for health or religious reasons but not as widely observed or as strictly structured as in other cultures. 15
2 fasting Eastern Orthodox Christian Observance of Lent and other fasting periods is a significant spiritual discipline in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. 7
3 fasting Western secular culture In Western secular culture, fasting is often associated with health or weight loss, rather than religious or spiritual purposes. 6
4 fasting Christianity Fasting is a religious practice observed by Christian during Lent. 4
5 fasting India Fasting is a common practice in India for religious, festival, and health reasons. 3
6 fasting Western Christianity Fasting is a common practice in Western Christianity, especially during Lent. 3
7 fasting Western European Fasting in Western European culture may be for dietary or health reasons, rather than solely religious. 3
8 fasting spiritual Fasting is a practice in various cultures and religions for health benefits and spiritual discipline. 3
9 fasting Mainstream religion Fasting is a widely practiced spiritual discipline in mainstream religions for self-discipline, purification, and spiritual closeness. 2
10 fasting Orthodox Christian culture Fasting during Lent is a significant spiritual discipline in Orthodox Christian culture. 2
11 fasting Thailand Fasting in Thailand is influenced by Buddhist practices and is associated with religious observances, festivals, and health benefits. 2
12 fasting nutrition science Fasting is studied in nutrition science for its potential benefits in metabolic health and weight management. 2
13 fasting Coptic community The Coptic community incorporates strict dietary restrictions into fasting periods such as Lent and the Nativity Fast. 1
14 fasting Eastern Orthodox Church Fasting is a significant spiritual practice for the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially during Lent, involving abstaining from specific foods and activities. 1
15 fasting Greece During Lent, fasting in Greece involves strict abstinence from animal products. 1
16 fasting Islam in Middle Eastern countries Fasting during Ramadan is a compulsory religious practice for Muslims in Middle Eastern countries, abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. 1
17 fasting Modern times Fasting is occasionally practiced in modern times for health and detoxification. 1
18 fasting Muslim countries During the month of Ramadan, fasting is widely observed in Muslim countries, impacting daily routines and business hours. 1
19 fasting Ramadan in Islamic culture Fasting during Ramadan is an important religious observance in Islamic culture practiced by Muslims worldwide. 1
20 fasting Roman Catholicism in Europe Fasting is practiced by Roman Catholics in Europe during Lent and other religious periods. 1
21 fasting Sikh culture Fasting is a form of religious discipline and devotion in Sikh culture. 1
22 fasting mainstream society Fasting in mainstream society may be more commonly associated with dieting or medical reasons rather than religious or spiritual purposes. 1