Everyone understands that on this mournful day, fun is inappropriate. Any things completely aimed at obtaining pleasure are also inappropriate. It is forbidden to work, indulge in sinful thoughts, deny someone a request, there is a speedy one. Every self-respecting Orthodox person should devote Good Friday to memories of how Christ suffered and for what he suffered.
Therefore, many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to go in for sports on Good Friday , because on the one hand it turns out that this lesson is dedicated to your body and enjoyment of training, and on the other hand it does not apply to a completely amusing activity.
It is worth noting that in this issue theologians are divided into two main groups, and each of them has its own arguments.
Can I go in for sports on Good Friday?
Some priests claim that man is endowed with God with such a gift that he does not allow himself to be limited in any way - it is a gift of freedom of choice.
The main thing is that apart from active sports, there is time for prayer and a campaign for the church rite.
Sports on Good Friday - a sin?
Theologians of this view argue that the day must be fully dedicated to deprivation and thought about what the son of God took upon himself to suffer.
Interestingly, these priests also argue that the restrictions should be attributed not only to Good Friday, but all six days before the onset of Easter .
It turns out that to engage in sports on Good Friday or not, you decide completely, because even the priests can not come to a common opinion on this issue.