For
It builds discipline and gratitude.
Against
It can become unhealthy or purely symbolic without real reflection.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“For me the main benefit is to cultivate gratitude and discipline.”
“we fast for two meals, one day at the first Sunday of the month, and donate the money”
“I know people that go two weeks of fasting for their religion and I feel like that can’t be healthy?”
“anyone who could not fast for health reasons (which includes an eating disorder) might instead focus on giving up something else for the day”