concept   fasting
culture   Mainstream religion
statement   Fasting is a widely practiced spiritual discipline in mainstream religions for self-discipline, purification, and spiritual closeness.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 fasting religious organizations Fasting is observed as a spiritual discipline to demonstrate self-discipline, purify the body, and draw closer to the divine. 1
2 religious fasting Mainstream religion Fasting is observed as a spiritual discipline during specific times of the year. 1