Is it a sin to give obese people a large box of chocolates as a gift?
435391
A sin?  No, but it is wrong if you know they are on a diet.  It is never right to sabotage someone if you know they are trying to lose weight.  If they aren't on a diet, no issue.  However, I am so health conscious that I would have chosen something other than chocolate...like a fruit basket.
1058214
WE can't stop other people's compulsions. Obesity may be a global epidemic as you call it,but I think it is up to each and every individual to stay healthy and active and exercise and eat right. I see it as being a choice. These people choose not to do anything about it. That is their own fault...not mine. Many people that are obese are at higher risk of diabetes,heart disease,etc...these people don't even listen to their doctors half the time (in my opinion,of course) So,if they aren't willing to do anything about it,why should I concern myself?
1103874
Yes- when a parent allows a child to become obese s/he is causing physical and psychological damage to that child. Sounds like abuse to me. I'm disgusted by any parent who's willing to take 20 years off their child's life and doom her to "fat-girl" taunts just because burgers are yummy, cheap and easy. \n\nThat said, if it WAS viewed as abuse by the powers that be it would be impossible to enforce. Kids come in so many shapes and sizes and sometimes it doesn't mean anything. A child who is fed nothing but cheetos can be quite svelte due to a quick metabolism or active lifestyle. By the same token there can be children like my sister and I. We were born two years apart to hippie parents. We were both fed organic salads, whole wheat bread and never any refined sugars. Our parents were extra careful with our diets- and yet at the ages fo 10 and 8 respectively, I was thin and she was fat. Now that we're adults we have similar, healthy figures, but she just held on to her "baby fat" longer than most. \n\nSo yeah- it is abuse but it would be too hard to enforce it as such since kids are so variable.
812230
It's not supposed to be about bringing the right gift, originally they brought live turkeys for goodness sake! If you can make a desert or something traditionally english take that! If not stick with the wine and tell them about asking what to bring on the internet, it's the thought that counts after all and you'll have a conversation starter!
958037
some people think that just because they dont do somethiung, its illegal or immoral or wrong if someone wants it that way. \n\njust be glad he didnt get all pissy when you asked for sugar, not spenda lol
437176
the person who said NO MUGS is exactly right.  my husband and i are both teachers and if we had actually kept all the mugs we had been given over the years...  let's just say we would have nothing else in our kitchen cupboards.  Also, we do not need bath supplies nor stuffed animals, and if we actually ate all the chocolate we were given in a year, we would weigh 200 pounds -- each.\n\nthe best gift is what the other person said -- a handwritten letter or homemade card that expresses appreciation.  we do extremely hard work for little reward and almost no understanding from the community so it is nice once a year when a student (and/or parent) says thank you.  it helps keep us coming back.
1040231
Put chocolate on the socks in question
351964
I think your pastor was full of it, and it wasn't food. Show me where in the Bible it says that being overweight is a sin.
102462
of course! Why not? If some "religion" would make a person feel "guilty" about such a simple, harmless act....I'd like to see a scripture saying so! A true Christian sees things in perspective..such as " It's a lottery ticket! Maybe I'll win, and if I don't, no big deal!" It's not breaking one of God's commandments..so buy some! I feel that I'm a Christian, and I sometimes buy them. \nHeavy gambling, on the other hand, if it means that they would get theirself in debt, or a person's family does without things, etc...probably is not how a true Christian would do...Their love for their family and themselves would certainly be predominate. \n\nHey! it's a lottery ticket, not a heavy gambling problem we're talking about here! In my belief, God is alot more concerned about the child molesters, murderers, adulterers, and breaking the 10 Commandments, (which buying a lottery ticket is not one of the 10!) I worship a God of Love, not a god who makes rules that take all the fun out of life...so when we put God in a position of itty bitty piddly things like this, we make God very small!!! \nIt's simply an act of buying a lottery ticket.....it's NOT a destructive gambling habit!! \nClueless Clown says it all!!\nWell.....anyway...just my opinion....
585734
No. If you are dyslexic and have the used toilet paper in in one hand and the chocolate in the other it could end up being a crappy deal for you.
1089988
Only if they eat dirt.  \n\nIf you're going to send all of the fat-so's to Somalia and Ethopia, the folks would probably eat THEM!!!  Obesity is a disease just like alcoholism and our present day eating habits stink.  Parents and schools should set good examples for their children or these kids will be sick and dead before they are 50.
530694
Not a thing. I'd give every penny away. The greatest pleasure is not from receiving but in giving to others. Actually, that's in the Bible, and it's true.
808312
Sweets/confectionary are fine to send, so long as it is clearly marked and you must state it is a gift.  Hope this helps.
545545
I don't think that's a mental disorder.In my  opinion you are a very nice person and a people pleaser.The gift of giving makes you happy and feel good.If you don't want to give your stuff away but do it subconsciously, maybe invite people over for dinner and /or a movie that should make you feel good too.I honestly think you are looking for friends and people will love you if you give them stuff or not.
454560
No! I believe no one has ever asked a friend or just someone handling him or her a gift or present to unwrap it before we accept it; we go ahead and gladly accept it and when get home whatever there is in it we take and appreciate it.\nWe all one point in our lifes have faith; we have faith that sitting on a chair we will not fall, why? Thats is marriage for you. Get to know the necessary and don't ovwer burden yourself.
486552
i'm pretty sure the catholic church would categorize them as sins, especially gluttonous activities like bulimia and binge eating, as they are greedy acts and therefore sins. \nother churches, not so sure, but Protestant churches tend to provide support groups and help for most kinds of ailments or disorders, so they can't have TOO much against them. good luck . JP
122586
It is the heart and soul that makes a person beautiful.  Trouble is, obese people have a lot of paranoia in their heart and soul.  And perhaps some other negative things that helped to make them obese.  But if she has beauty in her heart she is beautiful.  I don't care how corny it sounds.