The Wisdom Behind Fasting

When we talk about fasting, Moslems, Christians and Jews share similar beliefs.It's Ramadhan for Moslems, the season of Lent for Christians and Yom Kippur for Jews.Despite specific differences in how the three monotheistic religions observe the customs of fasting I think the objective is one: to purify the human soul of sins and to seek the Grace and Clemence of God. A friend of mine gives more details about the meaning and the wisdom behind fasting for Christians which is worth reading.