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FUN FACT: early attempts at handwashing were once rejected by conservative doctors because it was offensive to assert that GENTLEMEN were UNCLEAN (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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[-] StenSaksTapir@feddit.dk 58 points 10 months ago

This guy is christian, btw. So he's just selective with things he doesn't believe in because he can't see them.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago

In this case, he's following in his savior's disgusting foot(hand?)steps.

Luke 11:38

But the Pharisee was surprised when he noticed that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.

They specifically meant hand-washing, as was Jewish custom of the time.

[-] MNByChoice@midwest.social 29 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

That is fascinating.

I Wondered about the context, and looked it up.

38 But the Pharisee was surprised when he noticed that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.

39 Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. 40 You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? 41 But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.

Provided Mr. No Hand Washing is also giving generously to the poor, I guess he is on point. OTOH, Jesus was clearly making a point about wickedness, not germs.

Also, ew.

[-] lemmy_nightmare@sh.itjust.works 2 points 10 months ago

I agree. It was about inner qualities and not anything physical.

[-] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago

More specifically, ritual hand-washing, which was not a matter of cleanliness. There is good indication that Jesus washed his hands before eating, just not the way certain elites wanted him to.

Further reading.

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