do you think it is repressive or spiritually fulfilling?
2006-11-16 05:19:12 · 18 answers · asked by echolily 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
repressive
Humans are not made to be celebate.
2006-11-16 05:21:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I've been on both sides.
I was sexually active for awhile and then became celibate for seven years for spiritual reasons.
I found that while my heart was in it, it was good, I had a lot less drama in my life, that's for sure.
I then ended the 7 years of celibacy about 4 years ago...and I do not regret it. I do, however, regret a couple of the relationships I got into.
I think it comes down to knowing who you are and what you want when it comes to dating or a potential partner, and being able to stick to it.
It has it's pros and cons. The cons being the obvious, you have the urges and desires for sexual intimacy, yet it's also a great way of taking time for yourself and getting to know who you are and what you will and will not except in relationships.
2006-11-16 05:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiritually fullfilling! I take joy in knowing that one day I am God's betrothed and I do not need a man to fulfill physical needs. I depend on God for everything and live day by day. Make each day count. Life has nothing to do with what one acquires, but what one does for someone else. If everybody had this same initiative the world would be at peace!
2006-11-16 05:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its spirtually fulfilling, because you don't have to think about regret or anything. I think its a wonderful thing to do, i think the first time should be with someone who love you and he love you back or viceversa. Also there are too many STD's out there at least you know you cannot catch them if one is practicing celibacy.
2006-11-16 05:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by angle2005star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The true definition of the word "celibacy" means to not get married. If you are asking about not having sex, the correct word to use is "chastity".
Assuming you mean the state of being chaste? Well, I think it's a good idea for teens who don't seem to take birth control seriously. I think it's kind of pointless for unmarried adults, unless they are among a very small percentage who are "saving themselves" for marriage. And I think it's a really, really bad idea for people who are already married. I think it works out ok for sequestered monks...but it does seem to be a challenge for those in organized religion.
2006-11-16 05:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by happy heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're celibit because you can't get it, it is repressive. If it's a spiritual choice it can be very fufilling. It can help you know people, know God or higher power, and know yourself. I think if you take sex out for a little while it give room for stronger relationships.
2006-11-16 05:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by damalala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it depends on your faith and where your wanting it to go, so yes it can be spiritually fulfilling. on the other hand for me it would be repressive, i just cant get enough of sex! so my answer is go with GOD and do what your heart and soul tell you to do.
2006-11-16 05:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by thinkofmealwayslver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it takes a very strong person to be clelibate. And by that I mean, you have to stay away from anything and everything that can put you in that situation. I thought I would, but couldn't. I'm no worse of a person for it and I believe God forgiven me for it.
2006-11-16 05:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by JME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celibacy is a wate of time, not enjoying yourself.
2006-11-16 05:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Tommy A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why be celibate when you can have sex-you need to fulfill those urges immediately! mmmmm
2006-11-16 05:29:18 · answer #10 · answered by Little Minx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sale a little here sale a little there
2006-11-16 08:04:00 · answer #11 · answered by This is just my opinion! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋