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Posted by Alyssa on Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:15pm.

Why do many religions require their followers to fast at certain times of the year?

• social studies - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:18pm

  Fasting helps people remember certain aspects of their religion. Fasting entails sacrifice reminiscent of sacrifices of martyrs.

  
  

• social studies - Alyssa, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:19pm

  what are martyrs?

  
  

• social studies - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:23pm

  Martyrs are people who willingly die to affirm their religious beliefs.

  
  

• social studies - Alyssa, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:25pm

  thank you very much

  
  

• social studies - Ms. Sue, Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 5:27pm

  You're very welcome.

  
  

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