You choose: Will it be the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? One yields a sense of extreme fulfillment; the other, a lingering sense of defeat. Ironically, we pray for God to heal when we ...

Fasting is a time-honored practice observed across various cultures and religions. It involves abstaining from food or other indulgence for a set period. While the physical benefits of fasting are ...

Ramadan, the monthlong religious observance during which Muslims pray, reflect, perform acts of charity and fast, began on the evening of March 10. This week’s commenters discuss the spiritual ...

In the Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur—the holiest day of the year—is a 25-hour Day of Atonement devoted to self-reflection, repentance (teshuvah), and prayer. Fasting during this time is intended to ...

Baha’is around the world will begin the observation of a nineteen-day period of fasting and prayer on March 2. Between sunrise and sunset, Baha’is between the ages of 15 and 70 refrain from eating and ...