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Originally Posted by Eniratak
I was just wondering where you got your facts on obesity being the cause of such things. I don't recall obesity being the cause of anything except maybe being 'obese'.
As for it being a sin, there is a difference between being obese and being glutton. Quite a large difference actually.
Obesity isn't only about stuffing your face. I know plenty of people that are 'big boned' because of their family history or because they have to take a certain type of medicine that makes them retain water and gain weight.
Gluttony is when you eat excessively, I do believe. Correct me if I'm wrong.
As for being or looking healthy, people's definitions vary.
Just my two cents, I suppose.
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Thanks for asking to verify the facts on this National health crisis. There are plenty of medical journals, web sites, books, and other factual sources to answer your "good" question. Here is a web site that can get you started;
http://www.obesityinamerica.org/relateddiseases.html
There are many people who gain weight because they have genetic deficiancies. But, the facts are, most people gain weight because they are undisciplined in the area of self-control regarding intake of food and excersize. My intent to bring this out is not to discourage people, but to help them. Developing discipline and a life change in this area can bring great joy to those who conquoer current, or future health problems from being obese, while discovering the blessing of being active.
The testimonies of folks who have dug themselves out of this dilema are wonderful. People will tell you, they have found life anew. They've discovered the joy of climbing a mountain, riding a bike, or walking on a summer evening with their spouse. They also realize, good food is healthy food and that the digestive system appreciates the moderated and balanced portion. Another by-product of this is many people have eliminated the need for pharmacuticals (pills) to stay alive; this is truly liberating, as pills are a crutch and have many dangeroues side affects.
Christians should be concerned about this. This brings balance, health, and our ability to moderate into to clear view. If we disregard this issue as being uneccesary, we hurt our bodies (temples), and, our quality of life will diminish. Also, whether we like it or not, people outside the church will see this as a hypocritical problem, as we condemn other health related issues as being sin.
God Bless, NFS