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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Deliberate self-harm can be influenced by religious texts.
  • Misinterpretation of religious scripture can precipitate severe psychiatric events.

Observation:

  • Literature review identified 16 cases of self-mutilation linked to Bible verses.
  • A novel case involved penile amputation motivated by a verse from Matthew.
  • All documented cases involved patients diagnosed with psychosis.

Findings:

  • Four specific verses from the Gospel of Matthew were recurrently associated with self-mutilation.
  • Common co-occurring factors included substance abuse and guilt over sexual acts.
  • Patients often reported an absence of pain or regret and destruction of the severed body part.

Implications:

  • Psychiatrists must recognize the potential for psychosis to lead to misinterpretation of biblical passages.
  • Familiarity with these four Matthew verses can aid in identifying at-risk individuals.
  • Proactive understanding of these specific religious interpretations may help forestall self-injurious actions.