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Originally, the 13th century flagellants hoped to 'trigger' God's mercy on the world by punishing themselves for their sins before He did. In the 14th century when the Black Death raged through Europe - and which was seen a punishment by God - flagellants saw their activities as a form of penance.

The Church finally put a stop to it when it was found that flagellation also served as a sexual stimulant to many of its adherents.

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Roman Catholic AnswerThe Flagellants were a fanatical and heretical sect of the thirteen and following centuries. For a complete coverage of them, see the New Advent Encyclopedia article at the link below.
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