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Originally Posted by @Peace
Jermyn,
I would first challenge your statement inferring that there are many cases where obesity is a condition, "beyond control". In my opinion, that is so rare, it is as bad as saying abortions are often necessary to save the life of the mother. It just really doesn't happen that often. I will guarantee you that 99% of the time it is a soul condition, not a medical one, that leads to obesity. If you don't believe, take a trip to a country where food is less accessible, diets are not so high in fats and animal products, and you will find the skinny Christians are the majority. To cover your question about fatness being sin, I do agree with ForeverBlessed, it is the gluttony, the lack of self control which is the sin, and is not constrained to this one area of our lives, nevertheless being overweight is a shame to the wearer of that extra poundage and a bad witness to those looking for a changed life in Christ. If I wasn't saved, I don't believe I would easily receive a message of change from a morbidly obese preacher.
-Nick
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Let's compare heart disease to obesity instead of abortions.
Would you be willing to put yourself on the line and state that it's lifestyle over genetics that is responsible for heart disease today?
You'd be wrong. You are also incorrect that obesity is mostly due to people making bad choices or overeating. That's what all the skinny people think, but it's far from the truth.
It's also not bad choices, but different lifestyles that are also responsible. People 100 years ago were thinner, but guess what? The average life expectancy was 47. Yes, people died of heart failure while in their 40's.
We also have processed foods, instant everything, and we are more busy and don't exercise like we should.
But back to genetics. You mentioned other countries where people are thinner. Well, that tells you right there genetics is involved, in addition to other lifestyles.
Look at families in your church. Ever notice that fatter kids tend to have fat parents? Skinny kids have skinny parents? I challenge you to find out if both families actually share the same lifestyle, but because of genetics, they 'process' life totally different.
Also, there are other diseases that make people large. Type 2 diabetes is one. Congestive heart failure is another. Mostly anything heart related will cause people to gain weight. Underactive thyroid will also cause it.
There are so many variables, so we cannot rightly judge people for being obese due to bad lifestyle choices when we just don't know. And for most, even those who refuse to leave the buffet on Sunday afternoon, we still don't know what made them that way. Obese people aren't the only ones that can't say no to the buffet.