Corporal punishment is defined by one dictionary as “physical punishment, such as caning or flogging.

Corporal punishment is defined by one dictionary as "physical punishment, such as caning or flogging.

The cruel punishment of scourging inflicted upon the Accused is not enough.

It’s kind of like a little self-abuse time each day. (some laugher) It’s a little flagellation.

August 5 » The United States Army abolishes flogging.

Christ After the Flagellation Contemplated by the Christian Soul

So let’s conclude this Berkparty with a little self-deprecation.

Christ after the Flagellation contemplated by the Christian Soul

Needless to say, polishing won’t be necessary here.

Unfortunately, many Americans still practice self-blame.

Failure to attend daily prayers was punishable by public flogging.

Temptation of Christ on the Mountain (Frick Collection, New York)

Public Flogging Of Blogger Raif Badawi Postponed Again

Saudi Arabia must prevent flogging of teenage girl

This constant monitoring of the self is going to end badly.