Asceticism Religious celibates, such as Roman Catholic priests and nuns, choose
asceticism (self-denial of material and sexual desires) in order to devote themselves
to spiritual pursuits.Many ascetics in Eastern and Western religions seek to transcend physical and worldly desires.
asceticism (self-denial of material and sexual desires) in order to devote themselves
to spiritual pursuits.Many ascetics in Eastern and Western religions seek to transcend physical and worldly desires.