Where does the Bible say that we should fast ourselves into poor physical health/death? I don't believe there's a chapter nor verse for that one...A Polk County woman has died after a long religious fast....The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of
Evelyn Boyd.... She died in her home last week....Boyd's family told authorities it wasn't her first time fasting.... She fasted four times last year for a total of more than 100 days....It's true the Bible speaks of fasting,but it also speaks of prayer along with fasting...Boyd's husband who's also the bishop of Higher Praise Full Gospel Pentecostal Ministries, calls his wife deeply religious....He told the local newspaper that his wife locked herself in a bedroom with just her Bible, a notepad, and some water....She didn't come out even to use the restroom...He respected her privacy, but on or around her 21st day of fasting, he checked on her and she was dead....It's important to note fasting is a common ritual for many religions...The biggest danger is dehydration...Question: Is this any different from the extreme views of many who believe in FAITH HEALING? Where people just pray instead of going to the doctor.
