Is masturbation really a sin?

angel0772001 · Aug 2, 2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottRC

Nuff said.

Haha got to love it. I'm wouldn't think that it would be a sin but that's a very good question

0rphan · Aug 4, 2008, 11:58 AM

No I don't think it is, it's a natural part of life and growing...each to their own,that's what I say.

I wouldn't like to guess how many sinners there are out there....would you!
He with out sin cast the first stone....springs to mind

Blessings

Always_helping · Aug 4, 2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cowandchicken

I have heard different answers everywhere. Some say it is, others say it's normal. I need to know for sure. Is it a sin to masturbate or not?

For sake of discussion:

If it is a sin, then it can be forgiven (according to Christianity).

If it is not a sin, then you have nothing to worry about.

Also you stated "Some say it is [a sin], others say it is normal." Remember "normal" does not necessarily mean "not sinful". For example, think about the sometimes seemingly "normal" and or "natural" act of a married man lusting after another woman.

Peace.

cogs · Aug 7, 2008, 04:56 PM

Probably focusing on the whole act to a point that it becomes perverse, and starts to detract from our worship of god, is where the sin lies. It's interesting to note that even if we don't do it, it will happen in our sleep. Unfortunately, society currently focuses on sex, so people are tempted to think about it more. It's hard to put away something that has such a strong impact as far as physical pleasure. I would ask where is god in your life.

ScottRC · Aug 7, 2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by angel0772001

haha got to love it. I'm wouldn't think that it would be a sin but that's a very good question

Glad you liked the joke....

But I should also mention that I do believe masturbation to be sinful:

By masturbation is to be understood the deliberate stimulation of the genital organs in order to derive sexual pleasure. "Both the Magisterium of the Church, in the course of a constant tradition, and the moral sense of the faithful have been in no doubt and have firmly maintained that masturbation is an intrinsically and gravely disordered action." "The deliberate use of the sexual faculty, for whatever reason, outside of marriage is essentially contrary to its purpose." For here sexual pleasure is sought outside of "the sexual relationship which is demanded by the moral order and in which the total meaning of mutual self-giving and human procreation in the context of true love is achieved."
CCC 2352

Peace be with you.
Scott

angel0772001 · Aug 7, 2008, 10:31 PM

I am a baptist yet I don't know much about masturbation being a sin. I honestly don't care to be truthful thought. I don't masturbate and neither does my husband so it has to purpose to me.

D_Rad2003 · Aug 8, 2008, 12:12 PM

I was raised Catholic and then lost my faith to a certain extent for a while. Well lets just say I lost my faith in the Catholic religion. We were always told that it was a sin to spill your seed without intention to have a baby. When I met my wife she took me to church and now I can say I am Baptist and I am very happy to be.

ISneezeFunny · Aug 8, 2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by farmgal

god kills kittens?

You didn't know? God's allergic. Plus, why do you think there's a movie called "All Dogs Go to Heaven" but not "All Cats Go to Heaven?"

...think about that.

jessebearz · Aug 11, 2008, 10:20 PM

For reall though, with all that is going on/happined in the world I really don't think god will care to much if you let your self have some fun!
As for "god kills kittens" that is just a cheap and nasty way to stop people doing something that's VERY normal! Why would god kill something inocent?
I would be way more worryed if you reach the age of 21 and HAVE NOT done that!

angel0772001 · Aug 12, 2008, 08:24 AM

Hmmm I'm 21 and have not done that. I don't see the point in it.

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