Explain cleanliness is next to godliness?

Answer 1

Nowadays the expression merely means: Neatness counts in a big way. It derives from some of the deepest Christian dogma: that the real world, the Earth and the entire physical Universe, is dirty, wicked and false.

That is why the Church resents and fears the female - which is earthiness itself.

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Answer 2

This saying emphasizes the importance of maintaining cleanliness in order to achieve a moral and virtuous life. Keeping a clean environment and practicing personal hygiene are seen as reflections of one's inner purity and spiritual well-being. It suggests that a clean and orderly lifestyle leads to a sense of serenity, discipline, and ethical living.

Answer 3

Many religions prescribe ritual cleanliness before prayer or officiating or participating in religious observances.The comparison to cleanliness and goodness is a modern invention and has wavered during the past several hundred years,.

In the middle ages monks, generally seen as a godly bunch, refrained from all aspect of hygiene. The worse they were the better. Truly holy monks were claimed to be smellable from a half a mile away.

The term was another social device in capitalist societies to drive a wedge between the rich (who could afford to be clean and wear clean clothing) and the poor (who could not)

Answer 4

It is a nice thought, a way of ecouraging cleanliness. It is NOT a quote from The Bible.

Answer 5

In Leviticus is described how to avoid infections for example by eating only some parts of animal bodies. And it is described like God's will.