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Quote by: Isherwood  The supposed nakedness of Adam and Eve, which is "credited" with having introduced the concept of shame to humans, is usually cited as the reason Western cultures are so hung up over the naked body. It sure increased the popularity of fig leaves as an artistic expression. |
What about non-Christian cultures?
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Quote by: Scribbler1 Because, outside of strictly for reproduction, it was enjoyable as hell. Their view of the world was pretty much based on work, sleep, reproduction (plus raising the children) and worship. No drink, no dancing, no gambling, etc.
The closest analog I can think of would be the Mennonites. |
Is it possible that the puritans were acting on an existing condition in world society? I'm asking this because of what someone noted above - that almost all world cultures have the same stigma attached to the genitals.