I've been browsing around to day and have read some comments that somewhat puzzled me. Are there people who believe that human sexuality is /strictly/ for reproduction of the species? And if that is so, why? Wouldn't it stand to reason that if basic, biological reproduction were the mere goal, that the sanctity of marriage would lose all its significance?
I was under the belief that sex is sacred and to be kept only within a marriage because it is a symbol of God's love and pure fidelity for each of us, as a husband and wife share such a deep love that should equally remain persistently faithful. Am I mistaken?
2006-07-06 02:14:20 · 22 answers · asked by Robin J. Sky 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
God created sex for procreation AND pleasure in marriage. In 1Corinthians, I believe it is, it says that the Husband and Wife's bodies belong to each other, and they are to enjoy them. Sexual intercourse is the Ultimate way for Humans to express their love to each other--in marriage. The Bible says "the Two shall become one."
2006-07-06 02:23:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kitten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that sex is just for reproduction, otherwise it wouldn't feel as good. Sex in a marriage acts almost as a tool for bonding a man and woman together. It is a transferring of spirits and aids in bringing Husband and Wife closer together.
Sex also creates a physical and psychological yearning/longing that draws the husband back to the wife and vice versa. In addition to a reproductive tool think of it as a glue that god gives a husband and wife to further strengthen the marital bond.
2006-07-06 02:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Pacemaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your belief is not diminished by the concept of reproduction. There are those who see the process of reproduction as the sole basis for sex but it is not founded on any biblical principal. Sex was presented for marriage as a pleasure and procreation.
Continue with your belief, and do not loose sight of the basic concept of sex restricted to the fidelity of marriage.
2006-07-06 02:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by jegreencreek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is and most definately no it is not only for re-production.
Sex is a gift and it is meant for us to have pleasure through it with it, whatever.
Its not just about pleasure, its the deepest form of emotional bonding between a man and a women, if used carefully and respsectfully, and done properly.
When God first created man and women, they were naked and felt no shame for this, and he placed them together to be companions and to tend their garden they were given. He never told them to go have babies, that came later for different reasons. But the most important thing in a relationship is to form a union or a bond first and then to have children later, if you wish. Without the married couple being united then there wont be a healthy family !
Theres a lot more to say about this, I can go on and on but i just wanted to give you my opinion !
2006-07-06 03:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by the ant ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul said the only reason a person should marry is to avoid committing adultery or fornicating.
Obviously, love & pleasure are real low on the list.
1 Corinthians 7
8:" I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I." (should be unmarried)
9: "But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn."
KJV Bible
Paul didn't think highly of marriage.
2006-07-06 02:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If we weren't meant to enjoy sex we wouldn't have orgasms.
Unmarried people enjoy it more than old married couples.
I don't believe in adultery. If you make a commitment stay with it or get divorced.
Sexuality is a gift from God. We should accept the gift and enjoy. There are too many restrictions on imposed on sex by religious groups who think they represent God.
2006-07-06 02:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct however sex, like so many other things, has been perverted by man and turned into something that more resembles a simple body function than anything else.
My wife and I have been married for 33 years and have remained true to our marriage vows.
2006-07-06 02:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree with you. Sex is about love and the commitment you have made to one another. It a way to express your love for that person and it's submission to them. It's not just about reproduction at all. There's so much more to it than that.
2006-07-06 02:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by Laurissa DLP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You conception of sex in marriage is quite correct. Sex is not only for conceiving but for physical bondage with your marital partner. Some women cannot conceive and they do not live an intercourse free marriage. Intercouse in marriage is about ultimate love exclusively for one person.
2006-07-06 02:27:16 · answer #9 · answered by Diane L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your assessment is spot on
read song of songs to dispel the notion that sex is purely a procreative/reproductive act
JT (one of the respondents above) obviously doesn't know the book very well, certainly not as well as he imagines...
the very same paul that he refers to also said (being inspired by god): "...it is better to marry than to burn with passion" 1 cor 7.9
he applies this to both the unmarried and widowed
2006-07-06 02:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by jojoschmo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋