{"id":54410,"date":"2023-02-24T13:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=54410"},"modified":"2023-02-24T13:22:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:22:31","slug":"despite-catholicisms-unpopularity-in-hollywood-mark-wahlberg-has-stayed-a-faithful-follower-look-what-he-says-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armenia23.ru\/?p=54410","title":{"rendered":"Despite Catholicism’s unpopularity in Hollywood, Mark Wahlberg has stayed a faithful follower\u2026 Look what he says (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark Wahlberg is not one to keep his faith a secret; in recent months, he has been outspoken about it. <\/p>\n

On Wednesday, Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the actor appeared on the Today Show. During his interview, <\/p>\n

he discussed his decision to not force religion on others, particularly his children, with Savannah Guthrie.<\/p>\n

\u2018I don’t want to force my faith on anyone, yet I do not do so. That is a greater sin.<\/p>\n

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Although it is unpopular in my profession, I will not compromise my beliefs. <\/p>\n

When speaking with Guthrie, the 51-year-old actor wore ashes on his forehead in the shape of a cross. <\/p>\n

Ash Wednesday is observed as a day of fasting for Catholics and is marked by the wearing of ashes. <\/p>\n

While most people link fasting during the Lenten season with giving up food, Wahlberg clarified that this is not always the case. <\/p>\n

\u2018Fasting has many distinct components,\u2019 he remarked. \u2019I think it’s crucial to realize that there are other aspects to consider if you have problems with eating, first of all. <\/p>\n

God is aware of the things that you should distance yourself from. We are all aware of the behaviors that don’t make us feel as good as we should. <\/p>\n

\u2018Therefore (it’s about) being able to separate from those things and concentrate on good habits rather than harmful habits,\u2019 the author writes. <\/p>\n

Wahlberg admitted he would abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and have only one meal, a practice he’ll maintain through Good Friday.<\/p>\n

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He also mentioned the discipline required to observe Lent, which he believes has benefited him in his life. <\/p>\n

I discovered I required a lot more discipline in my life as I started getting into movies and made the switch from music, and that discipline has given me so many other things. <\/p>\n

I’ve been so richly rewarded for it, and I want to share it with others, whether that be through fasting, increasing one’s physical activity, <\/p>\n

distancing oneself from other activities, or simply spending more time with God in prayer or deliberate study. <\/p>\n

He still takes care not to impose his views on others. While he thinks it’s vital to share this faith <\/p>\n

with others, he also told Guthrie that \u2018it’s necessary to appreciate and honor them [and their views] as well.\u2019<\/p>\n