my friend and i were arguing about this so we jus wanted 2 know. where is it in the bible?
2006-06-24 08:40:56 · 12 answers · asked by capricorncutie08 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To let your seed fall on stony ground is a sin. However, for a catholic priest to ejaculate into the butt or mouth of an altar boy is given to be acceptable.
2006-06-24 08:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Atheist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not in the Bible. The Bible is interpreted differently by different Christian religions. You do know that there are different Christian religions right? Catholics believe masturbation is a venial sin (not an important one, that many people screw up on). I've heard (but have no backup on this) that Episcopalians believe masturbation is a really bad sin. Other "softer" Christian religions (probably what you are since you think all Christianity is the same) often don't believe there is anything wrong with it.
2006-06-24 08:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by matticus finch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible never specifically mentions masturbation or states whether masturbation is a sin. There is no question, however, as to whether the actions that lead to masturbation are sinful. Masturbation is the end result of lustful thoughts, sexual stimulation, and/or pornographic images. It is these problems that need to be dealt with. If the sins of lust and pornography are forsaken and overcome - the problem of masturbation will become a non-issue.
The Bible tells us to avoid even the appearance of sexual immorality (Ephesians 5:3). I do not see how masturbating can pass that particular test. Sometimes a good test for whether something is a sin or not is whether you would be proud to tell others what you had just done. If it is something you would be embarrassed or ashamed about if others found out, it is very likely that it is a sin. Another good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. I do not think masturbation qualifies as something we can be "proud" of or can genuinely thank God for.
The Bible teaches us, "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). If there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to give it up. There is definitely room for doubt in regards to masturbation. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). I do not see how, according to the Bible, masturbation could be considered glorifying to God. Further, we need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's" (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. So, in light of these principles, I would definitely have to say that masturbation is a sin according to the Bible. I do not believe that masturbation is pleasing to God, avoids the appearance of immorality, or passes the test of God having ownership over our bodies.
2006-06-24 08:56:02 · answer #3 · answered by Soga 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had thought that idea had died by now. There are a lot of old timers that believe anything having to do with lust and hormones are sin. Those people believe that a test of it being a sin or not depends on if you feel embarrissed talking about it. They draw proof from some criptic passages in the bible and interpret masturbation as violating those passages.
This is the same type of people that would tell my family that we are being punished by god because we have a genetic heart disease. Which my family does. Do I believe it is a sin? no.
It is a throw back from people who aren't comfortable with sexuality in a time period that banned sexuality. The exact rules have changed from cultural period to cultural period in history as we use our experiences of culture to interpret what was said a few thousand years ago.
2006-06-24 09:01:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, go to www.gotquestions.org
In regards to Atheist, he was talking about Onan in Genesis 38. The reason God was angry is not because Onan wasted his seed on the ground, but because Onan refused to perform his familial duties of producing offspring for his brother's. This was a great offense at the time.
2006-06-24 08:43:06 · answer #5 · answered by Brad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't find it specifically in the Bible. It's not a sin unless it is something that takes over your life.
2006-06-24 08:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Christianity, even breathing is considered a sin.
2006-06-24 09:05:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sin . Because it damage on your eyes ,
your body and your spirit . So leave it and
dont think about it and just pray and mention
god , it get relax to you and . And love can
improve your life , so fall in love with your
lover .
2006-06-29 21:13:53 · answer #8 · answered by yesbaba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its not a sin, i have masturbated without lusting after anyone
and in the bible Onan's sin was that he didn't fulfiil his duty of impregnating his sister-in-law not spilling his seed on the ground
2006-06-24 08:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why all these questions about masturbation all the time. please talk about something else.and YES IT IS A SIN. does it make you feel good?
2006-06-24 08:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by chyma 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋