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Are there Christian denominations that promote making themselves eunuchs?

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In the same way that certain denominations promote (and in some cases, require) their adherents to remain celibate and/or non-married, are there any that promote making themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of God like Jesus talked about in Matthew 19? Jesus brought up the practice as if it was *somewhat* common. > **Matthew 19:9-12 ESV** And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery.” The disciples said to him, “If such is the case of a man with his wife, it is better not to marry.” But he said to them, “Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given. For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, **and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven**. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.” I've heard of individual men that have done this, but never a group.
Asked by LCIII (9579 rep)
Jul 7, 2014, 04:17 PM
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