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Asceticism is avoiding pleasure because it is enjoyable. Many medieval mystics (Francis of Assisi, Bernard of Clervaux) avoided doing anything they enjoyed, because they believed enjoying yourself was sinful.
Some modern American cults also seem to avoid enjoying themselves just because they think enjoying yourself is wrong. The Amish and the Mennonites have been accused of NeoAsceticism (thought the True Love Waits lobby are also a likely example).
But then:- if you take pleasure from not enjoying yourself .....
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What is the Hebrew word for asceticism?
asceticism = sagfanut (סגפנות)
What is asceticism?
Asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic, including extreme self-denial and austerity.
How do you wrte a sentence using asceticism?
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Where did Asceticism originate from?
BC years
What has the author M G Bhagat written?
M. G. Bhagat has written: 'Ancient Indian asceticism' -- subject(s): Asceticism, Religion
What is the renunciation of material comforts called?
Asceticism
What has the author Felix D Duffey written?
Felix D. Duffey has written: 'Psychiatry and Asceticism' -- subject(s): Psychiatry, Pastoral psychology, Asceticism
Belief in an austere and self denying life?
asceticism
What was neo-Confucianism?
the neo-
Most Jains practice the devotional activity called?
Asceticism
King Solomon advocated and practiced strict asceticism?
True
What has the author Anastasius written?
Anastasius has written: 'Carmelite asceticism'
