Do you think perversion is an outcome of repressed sexuality due to religious teachings?

Question

Sex is natural, its a basic need of a human being, its not dependent on any conditions and Its a normal desire like eating and drinking water. While marriage is dependent on many factors and it may happen or not , sex is not dependent , its the way each human is designed. Suppression of natural desires result in perversion , Isnt it better that a person can enjoy healthy sexual erlationship rather than supress his feelings till he marry just becuase the bible said so? isnt this condition in bible something like this : You can drink water only three times a day and that too only from a river and only between 10 am to 5 pm?

Answer 1

There is a spirit of perversion.

Answer 2

Perversion is evil spirit and can lead you actions of crime against the law and not just God. God created sex and while some seek a wife some do not.

Jesus said, "For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake.” Matt 19:12

Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor, and the violent perversion of justice and righteousness in a province, do not marvel at the matter; for high official watches over high official, and higher officials are over them

In everything there is time. The same fire used to cook is the same fire that can burn the house or forest, the same rain that provides water to enjoy is the same rain that can result in a flood.
Many consensual sexual actions or activities which are widely permitted in one place may none the less be viewed as crimes, often of a serious nature, in other places.
The clearest example of this is homosexuality which varies from being legally protected and capable of marriage in some countries, through to obtaining the death penalty in others.

In Genesis 39 God killed Onan for ejaculating on the ground instead of the woman.

So consider the actions of Christian teachings as a discipline and to help you get the better and not the worse.

Answer 3

Sex is not a need, it is a desire.
And, while there is a lot of secrecy surrounding sexuality iwthin religious institutions, I think that perversion is the natural result of the Industrial Revolution, the Drug Era & the Women's Lib movement.
Men & boys used to work together, shoulder to shoulder, before the Industrial REvolution. They worked the land or the mill. Roles were clear & distinct. Once the factories came around, boys were left home in the house with Mama. Role models disappeared.
Then came the 60's & 70's with Drugs, sex & rock & roll. All forms of moderation were abandoned. "If it feels good; do it" became the motto. So, now we have kids being told to experiment; you might like it.
Along comes Women's Lib. Men need to show their emotions. Men are abusive. Down with men. Women can do anything men can do. Guys get confused about who they are & what is expected of them.
It's been a domino effect.
Along comes the Gay Movement. Let's make it politically correct & legal.
See how it all unfolds?

Answer 4

Perversion is not the result of the suppression of natural desires but the refusal to accept the failure of natural desires to gratify when given the imaginary, ability to do so outside the context of purpose in design.
Your statement, "...just because the bible says so." speaks volumes. Would you delete all the biblical portions which prohibit license to your amoral endeavors and leave be those that are morally neutral? Why not throw it away and fill up the cup of wrath rather than wrestle with your conscience over the validity of what should be obvious to even a child?

Answer 5

It depends on your definition of perversion? Some therapists label inconvenient behavior a perversion.
Some societies permit sexual behavior that in America would get you a prison sentence or worse.
Religious teaching per say don't cause the perversion. Rather it occurs because persons who are isolated from human beings tend to relieve themselves in rather unusual ways or select whatever warm body is available.
The urge for release is very strong in human beings. We are all sexual beings from children on up. However, the sex should be among consenting persons.

Answer 6

It is a perversion because of the Bible, not due to it.

If you want to talk about natural. It is natural for females to have many mates and males to only have one or two. This is the natural way of strengthening a species. Humans don't follow this because it is not right for women to have multiple partners. And we are the intelligent species?

This topic can also go to alcohol. Why is it America is stricter on alcohol with when you can start drinking it, but also has the most adult drinking problems in the world?

Answer 7

One of the greatest challenges facing any man or woman is the repression of those natural sexual desires.
However a fifteen year old boy or girl is beginning to have those feelings.
Surely you are not suggesting that since it's only natural they explore and satisfy those desires.
Sex outside of marriage is wrong simply because there is always the chance of a child being the end result.
Once that child has been born he is the one that will ultimately pay the price for the moments of pleasure derived from his making.

Answer 8

YES YES YES! This is a totally accurate message on sexuality. This is my belief completely. I believe that if humans were taught to embrace our natural sexuality, which God made us with, there would no longer be things such as child molestation and rape.

In the same vein, if humans learned that lack is only an illusion, and that we do not need to hoard resources and would share resources, there would be no reason for war. A country would not have to attack another country for its oil, for example. There would be food for people ALL around the world. Some people would not live in mansions and others on the street, causing the effect of break and enters, robberies, home invasions and murders. God gave us all the resources we need for everyone in the world. It is not God who causes millions of children to starve, it is humans, who do not share.

Answer 9

(Hee-hee, so Freudian)

In some instances, yes. Nobody should be forced to be single if they can't handle it. After all, yes, we are sexual beings.

However, let us not put sex on the same level as food and water. Without sustenance, you die but without sex, a person can survive and sometimes accomplish much in life.

Besides, isn't sex most meaningful and enjoyable when not just bodies but hearts are united in love and commitment to one another? What's the point of a one-night stand if you're left lonely the next day without someone to cuddle?

Answer 10

Well it sounds like you're a man since you think sex isn't dependent on any conditions. But to answer your question no. Perversion like any sin starts as an idea, turns into an experiment then you get addicted to it.

Answer 11

It may have something to do with repression as in the case of Catholic priests who are pedophiles. In most cases, it is a result of child abuse. The pedophiles themselves were molested as children and they are acting it out over and over again. It is a form of mental illness and cannot be cured.

Your other point seems to be about fornication which is sex outside of marriage. That is strictly forbidden in the Bible.