In fact, Daniel’s practice isn’t really a model for a general fast—despite the popularity of the “Daniel Fast” in Christian circles. First of all, it’s really abstinence rather than fasting. Eating a veggie diet for a few weeks might be a good idea,3 and it might be part of a longer seasonal fast such as Lent. But going vegan for a stretch isn’t, strictly speaking, a fast. Still, for a non-fasting church, it could be a step in the right direction.
