I betcha Czar Pence would disagree.

God wants to see ashes smeared on people not prevent a virus he created from killing people!

I have two buckets of wood ashes I could sprinkle over my home town. If I only had access to a helicopter

Lol - If religion is anything, it's flexible!

God is imaginary, viruses aren't

Quite frankly, I am pleasantly surprised that they would take such efforts. Then again when I think about it, if people get sick and die it does reduce donations in the collection plate.

I'm sure if the virus gets to America, it will only kill the gay community.

My reaction to these Philippines priests

Must be

Of all the christian traditions, I miss Lent most. 40 days of introspection and acquiescence can't be all bad. I stopped "giving up" things prior to my departure from the church and started "giving up" actions. One year I stopped dieting altogether. Did not consider calories, carbs, anything. Most difficult thing I've done in my life because I think I've ALWAYS dieted. I lost 12 pounds.

My point being, I still observe lent. Not in a religious way, but in a introspective way. I think it healthy to the time and since the church already has it mapped out, I can use their calendar. It breaks up a dull winter.
This year, I am not eating out, as I'm trying to empty my pantry prior to spring. So, eating cans without labels is pretty exciting and cathartic, don't you think?

Actually if religion is correct then god made the germs and he’s watching to see who wins the planet...

Glad to see precautions are being taken - now could the church please do something about the abuse of children by priests.

Good point!

Why not embrace the sheep? After all if you die, won't you be going to paradise? Why wait for the rapture? Go now and rejoice! Or you don't because you know it's all bullshit?