Torture

In ancient initiation ceremonies, self-torture and painful cutting were used to harden and impress youths. 70:7.10

The olden ideas of self-discipline embraced physical torture, with priests teaching the virtue of suffering through castration, and Hebrews, Hindus, and Buddhists devoutly following this doctrine of humiliation. 89:3.4

See also

• scourging
• stonings