It matters not what any man thinks...Only what God thinks. Fasting and praying is one way to show faith but there are many others. God knows our hearts and understands our frailties since he gave them to us, so he is quick to forgive them...More people have come to Him during this time and this pleases him! He does not expect those who are new to faith to not falter....He depends on us to help those so they may grow in spirit. Since he gave us free will He knows all who come do so because of that...His door is open to everyone and knows many will stumble in the infancy of faith. He holds no malice for that. For the last line this is what I'm told... "Tell my church the pride they take in themselves during this time is joyful to me....in being true to my commandments. No man shall judge another that comes with good will and the knowledge of righteousness toward Me"..."This is a great awakening for my Glory" In other words...He's pretty darn pleased... Blessings to all...