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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)
this post was submitted on 03 Sep 2023
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That is fascinating.
I Wondered about the context, and looked it up.
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.
I agree. It was about inner qualities and not anything physical.