Please if you are not a Catholic then do not try to answer this question, I will know by your answer if you are a True Catholic or not. Is it a True Sin for men & women when they masterbate, If so a Sin will we need to go to confession or what is the routine we need to take. I want a Religon based answer. No Rude comments keep them to yourself.
2006-10-26 07:59:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
2396 Among the sins gravely contrary to chastity are masturbation, fornication, pornography, and homosexual practices....(2359) By the virtues of self-mastery that teach them inner freedom, at times by the support of disinterested friendship, by prayer and sacramental grace, they can and should gradually and resolutely approach Christian perfection.
My understanding is that masturbation is a sin, period. However, the severity and culpability of the sin in question all depends on the context in which it takes place. I my opinion, regardless of the context and culpability, it is a sin that should be confessed at Reconciliation.
2006-10-30 00:43:07 · answer #1 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In religious terms, not just Christianity but other religions it is classed as self abuse, and in very strict catholic terms, a waste of sperm which could potentially become a child, but don't stress man, I have a feeling most 'true' catholics have done it at one time or another, including the priests.
The beauty part of Catholicism is, if you are TRULY sorry for something, you can confess and be forgiven, even if you find yourself unable to abstain post confession.and have to go back and forth and confess regularly.
It is nearly impossible to be a perfect Catholic or a perfect Christian as humanity by its very nature is flawed
2006-10-26 08:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bumblebee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you feel it is a sin then yes go to confession. But it really isn't a sin. The catholic church is not as strict as it once was. My friend just got married in a church without either her or fiance being confirmed and the date was booked only a few months in advance in a church they had never been in before! So dont worry. If so many people can get married without officially being part of the church then they dont care what you do in your private life.
2006-10-26 08:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
By catholic standards, Sex should be something between a man and a woman in order to concieve a child. Masturbation is the equivalent of preventing a child to be concieved, hence the sin. Also, because it is a carnal pleasure. I recomend contacting your NFP chapter in your parish. They have great classes that might clarify your questions on sexuality and family plannin. Also, read the book Intimate Bed Fellows, it's a catholic's guide to sex and sexuality with your partner. But do seek council from your curch, deacon, or someone you trust with in your parish, or curch comunity.
2006-10-26 08:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by Evelyn R 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i'm no longer a "authentic" Roman Catholic because i'm nonetheless exploring Catholicism, yet no, maximum of that's not contained in the Bible. yet neither are bathrooms, bicycles, carrots, or phones. that would not propose we ought to continuously stay faraway from those issues, though. It basically signifies that we do not elect to apply the Bible as a proof textual content for each little aspect we do as Christians. The ceremonial aspects of Catholic worship are meant to be symbolic and deepen our reflections on the nature of God and our Christian faith.
2016-10-16 06:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by costarakis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, masturbation is a sin.
Judeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years:
1. Single people should be celibate.
2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong).
The Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul."
Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person. A chaste person's body and spirit lives in unity and opposes any behavior that would impair that unity.
Masturbation is contrary to the human dignity of the person and anyone about whom the person has lustful thoughts, and the dignity of human sexuality.
With love in Christ.
2006-10-26 17:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes catholisism says masterbation is a sin, the body is a temple and the lord lives in it.
personally, i dont think its a sin but then i am not going to pergatory, and i dont stand at the pearly gates.
good luck dude, my advice, if in doubt, confession is good for the soul.
2006-10-26 08:04:27 · answer #7 · answered by kt_sub2000 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A true Catholic would go and speak with his/her priest and not come onto the internet to ask for a spiritual answer.
2006-10-26 08:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is not a sin. Yes I am a practicing Catholic.
2006-10-26 10:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by onlineseeker 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
based on traditional Catholic practices, mastrubation is a sin, and needs to be confessed.
2006-10-26 08:02:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋