And does the SF ever go away?

    • Akasazh@lemmy.world
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      20 hours ago

      Most religions require sacrifice of something considered normal, delicious or maiming of the body. Like not reading a certain type of meat, not drinking alcohol or cutting ones foreskin.

      It’s s test of dedication which, if embraced, will bond one to the cult. Not masturbating can be seen in a similar way. It’s just asceticism rebranded.