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View submission: The Truth about Semen Retention, Flatline and Trauma
The thing about the spiritual connection to semen retention is that it falls into the common trap of physical reduction. Really it is a holistic practice of restraint on all dimensions of being, physical, subtle, emotional, psychological and spiritual that is really for advanced religious practitioners like monks or devotees, with the guidance of a master, NOT for laypeople or DIY health and wellness enthusiasts.
Fuck around with half-baked unguided practices and you are likely to cause more damage than good.
From AI to illustrate the imperfection of the correlation:
The Samson and Delilah story (Judges 13-16) has sparked interpretations beyond its literal meaning. The idea that Samson’s power resides in semen retention stems from:
1. Ancient Near Eastern mythology: Fertility and virility were often linked to hair growth and semen.
2. Nazirite vow (Judges 13:5): Samson’s hair was a symbol of his dedication to God, potentially tied to sexual abstinence.
However, scholars argue that:
1. Biblical context: The story emphasizes Samson’s hair as a symbol of his Nazirite vow, not semen retention.
2. Hebrew text: No linguistic evidence supports the semen retention interpretation.
3. Ancient Jewish interpretation: Early Jewish commentators (e.g., Philo, Josephus) understood the story literally, focusing on Samson’s hair.
Possible mistranslations or idioms:
1. “Seven locks” (Judges 16:19): Might imply completion or perfection, rather than a physical source of power.
2. “Strength” (Hebrew: כֹּחַ, koach): Could refer to spiritual or moral strength, not physical.
Scholarly perspectives:
1. Dr. Susan Niditch (Amherst College): Sees the story as a reflection of ancient Israelite values, not semen retention.
2. Dr. John Walton (Wheaton College): Interprets Samson’s hair as a symbol of his sacred calling.
3. Dr. Carol Meyers (Duke University): Understands the story within the cultural context of ancient Israel.
Sources:
1. The Jewish Study Bible
2. The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Narrative
3. Journal of Biblical Literature
4. Vetus Testamentum
5. Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament
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