Even the Bible commands us not to defile our bodies this way.Yep! And here's the verse for anyone interested:
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. --Leviticus 19:28
How come folks often discuss verse 28, the one you quoted, and not verse 27? You know, the verse about not shaving one’s beard.
Why are the ones not following verse 28 offensive (as has been stated several times on this thread) but no one is called to the carpet for shaving?