[Psycho_Bunny]

If I recall correctly, wasn't it St. Augustine who held that the penis was evil because it was beyond the control of the rational mind?

I just remember reading that in Russell's - History of Western Philosophy about 15 years ago.

[CatoRenasci]

Perhaps you're thinking of Tertullian who castrated himself.

[CatoRenasci]

Sorry, my bad, it was Origen who made himself a eunuch after over-literally reading Matthew ch 19:12 ... and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for for the kingdom of heaven's sake.

[lsee]

Here you go St. Augustine