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Many of my friends are partaking in this season of “fasting” where Christians give up facets up their life which they’ve deemed addictive. As a non-Christian, I can only wonder how many revert back to their old lifestyle as soon as the forty day Lent period is over, but for those who manage to continue on without the need of those materialistic attachments, the highest of praise should go out to you.

Furthermore, I’m left in a state of contemplation amidst the sacrifices of my peers. Which items in my life am I hopelessly addicted to? Well, for better or worse, I can only think of one – the Internet. As for giving up the Internet, I really don’t see a point. It’s my primary means of earning money, educating myself, gaming, entertainment and communication. It’s a crucial part of my daily routine as it provides me with essentials that other mainstream items (televisions, phones, etc.) cannot.

Every time I go out of town, I usually have to abandon the Internet for a few days, and let me tell you… I feel like I’m back in the Dark Ages. I’m totally out of touch with the world and oblivious to recent events. The first thing I do when I get home is run to my laptop, check my e-mail, check AIM, check Facebook, check Google News, check PubMed… ehhh… you get the point.

So what would you give up for Lent?

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