Self-denial
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| - | # The act of [[refuse|refusing]] to recognize unpleasant facts even when presented by one's self. | + | '''Self-denial''' (also called '''self-abnegation''' and '''self-sacrifice''') refers to [[Altruism|altruistic]] [[abstinence]] – the willingness to forgo personal pleasures or undergo personal trials in the pursuit of the increased good of another. Various religions and cultures take differing views of self-denial, some considering it a positive trait and others considering it a negative one. According to some [[Christian]]s, self-denial is considered a superhuman [[virtue]] only obtainable through [[Jesus]]. Some critics of self-denial suggest that self-denial can lead to [[self-hatred]] and claim that the self-denial practiced in [[Judaism]] has created [[self-hating Jew]]s. |
| - | # Taking action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others. | + | ==See also== |
| - | '''Self-denial''' may refer to: | + | *[[Asceticism]] |
| + | *[[Generosity]] | ||
| + | *[[Journey of self-discovery]] | ||
| + | *[[Altruistic suicide]] | ||
| - | * [[Asceticism]] | ||
| - | * [[Anatta]], the Buddhist concept of "no self" | ||
| - | * [[Abstinence]] | ||
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Self-denial (also called self-abnegation and self-sacrifice) refers to altruistic abstinence – the willingness to forgo personal pleasures or undergo personal trials in the pursuit of the increased good of another. Various religions and cultures take differing views of self-denial, some considering it a positive trait and others considering it a negative one. According to some Christians, self-denial is considered a superhuman virtue only obtainable through Jesus. Some critics of self-denial suggest that self-denial can lead to self-hatred and claim that the self-denial practiced in Judaism has created self-hating Jews.
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