Why Anger?
- Anger is a public health problem. Anger has notable biological, psychological, interpersonal, and community consequences.
- Anger drives domestic violence and physical abuse. Anger destroys marriages and friendships. Anger alienates others. Anger leads to violence. Anger is now the number one behavioral health need for children and youth.
Why Fasting?
- Fasting is a spiritual ritual that is a part of every major religion in the world.
- Fasting is cleansing and healthy.
- Fasting is universally accessible. It takes no money to fast.
- Fasting sometimes leads to experiences with low blood sugar, which can result in feelings of anger (hanger). This provides us with personal experience in anger management.
- It is a common instrument of efforts at social justice, through hunger strikes.